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YT12 LXB

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,525 mi
Last recorded93,525 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 LXB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,525 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 93,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2025 68,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 68,779 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 45,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn uneven (noisey) on inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,619 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 37,619 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 29,696 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2020 26,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,827 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,690 miles

tyres osr7mm osf7mm nsr6mm nsf7mm

Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,662 miles

tyres osr7mm osf8mm nsr6mm nsf8mm

Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,537 miles

osr7mm osf5mm nsr7mm nsf5mm

Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,222 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 LXB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YT12 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

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

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