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YT12 YOA

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,687 mi
Last recorded13,687 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YOA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 13,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 12,713 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 12,713 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 12,207 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 11,673 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 11,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 10,588 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 10,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 8,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall (no cords exposed)

Pass 9 Mar 2018 7,863 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged no cords exposed

Pass 2 Mar 2017 6,832 miles

Nearside Front advise slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre(no cords showing when checked)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 5,823 miles

Nearside Front advise slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre(no cords showing when checked)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 4,595 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 YOA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

YT12 YOA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YT12 YOA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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