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YS12 VFG

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 VFG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 74,642 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,312 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 67,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 60,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 51,077 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 51,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,035 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 37,856 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,879 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 25,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,026 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 16,681 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,054 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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YS12 VFG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black 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 YS12 VFG, 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 YS12 VFG registered?

YS12 VFG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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