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YL12 FLM

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,795 mi
Last recorded32,795 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 FLM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 32,795 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 32,794 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF lower arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF lower arm rear bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSF tyre split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2024 25,276 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 21,883 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 21,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 19,396 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 17,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 16,927 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 16,384 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 12,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 11,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 8,780 miles

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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YL12 FLM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL12 FLM, 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 YL12 FLM registered?

YL12 FLM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is YL12 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 FLM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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