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YL12 FLX

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,143 mi
Last recorded76,143 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 FLX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 76,143 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 71,819 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 67,295 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 62,613 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 58,620 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 58,614 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,548 miles

Nearside Front shocker covers torn and insecure

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

Offside Front shocker covers torn and insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,217 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 46,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,576 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,215 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 36,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,393 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 FLX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

YL12 FLX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YL12 FLX safe to buy?

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