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YL61 NKE

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,262 mi
Last recorded74,262 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL61 NKE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (legal minimum=1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,855 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Top strut mount n/s/f upper worn

Fail 5 Mar 2024 67,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Top strut mount n/s/f upper worn

Pass 23 Mar 2023 61,011 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 61,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust shield loose and resting on top of exhaust

Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,422 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 47,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,083 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 45,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Due to leak in washer reservoir (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2018 38,574 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 38,460 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning feels rough and knocking when rotating (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre bald outer edge due to being on 10psi (have pumped up) tyre also badly split inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tyre balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 28,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear outer sidewall and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perishing and splits to inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 30 May 2017 28,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy wear outer sidewall and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre perishing and splits to inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,108 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,834 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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YL61 NKE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL61 NKE, 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 YL61 NKE registered?

YL61 NKE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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