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YT12 AYC

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 AYC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 104,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 97,632 miles

Front exhaust heat shield slightly loss

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield slightly loss

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 83,879 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 83,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,997 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 69,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,170 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 61,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS (2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 5 Apr 2019 51,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS (2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,533 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 45,533 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall slight cut

both rear tyres cracking slightly in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,673 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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YT12 AYC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT12 AYC, 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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YT12 AYC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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