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YT12 LVJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 LVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 83,679 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

noise/knock from steering column/rack on lock to lock

Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,030 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 77,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 68,437 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 68,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2023 63,137 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2022 57,096 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 57,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,615 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,792 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 31,326 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 31,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 27,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 21,503 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 17,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,536 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 LVJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YT12 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

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

Is YT12 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 LVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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