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YT62 CUG

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,292 mi
Last recorded167,292 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 CUG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 167,292 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 144,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 129,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 121,108 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 121,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,257 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 105,225 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 105,146 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,846 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 56,906 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 56,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,435 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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YT62 CUG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT62 CUG, 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 YT62 CUG registered?

YT62 CUG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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