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YD62 SWW

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,011 mi
Last recorded93,011 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 SWW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 81,409 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 71,924 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 61,807 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 61,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 47,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 45,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 40,789 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,162 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,018 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 26,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 19,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre Scrubbed off badly inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,109 miles

nsf tyre wearing inner edge

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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YD62 SWW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black 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 YD62 SWW, 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 YD62 SWW registered?

YD62 SWW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YD62 SWW safe to buy?

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