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YT62 WCV

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,380 mi
Last recorded45,380 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 WCV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 45,380 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

general underbody corrosin

Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,588 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2023 42,021 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 41,963 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,501 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 39,501 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 37,093 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 35,116 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2020 35,116 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,549 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 32,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 29,704 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,032 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fail 29 Oct 2016 23,971 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside front (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake pipes corroded slightly

Front near side wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,358 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper split

Fail 19 Oct 2015 17,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front wiper split

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 WCV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

YT62 WCV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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