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YK61 HKU

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 HKU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 96,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 89,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end(tie rod end)

Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,543 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 81,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam dull possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,506 miles

Offside Front slight play in tie rod end

Fail 12 Jan 2022 78,506 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in tie rod end

Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,052 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 70,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,981 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 55,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,246 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,600 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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YK61 HKU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,811 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK61 HKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK61 HKU registered?

YK61 HKU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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