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YT12 AYJ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,783 mi
Last recorded42,783 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 AYJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,783 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 42,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 40,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 38,463 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 38,463 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 36,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2022 34,054 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 31,733 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 31,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 22,937 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 22,937 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,043 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 12,468 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 AYJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYJ, 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 YT12 AYJ registered?

YT12 AYJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is YT12 AYJ safe to buy?

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