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YO12 PXZ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,575 mi
Last recorded91,575 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO12 PXZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,575 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge slightly

alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2025 86,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,960 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 74,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontal bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg close to engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

fuel tank het shield loose but not insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2022 74,806 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontal bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg close to engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

fuel tank het shield loose but not insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,654 miles

surface corrosion too underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2020 70,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

surface corrosion under body

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,290 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 63,270 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,825 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,090 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 40,993 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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YO12 PXZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YO12 PXZ, 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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YO12 PXZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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