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YD62 SXC

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,441 mi
Last recorded86,441 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 SXC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 86,441 miles

Nearside Front outer sid ewall cut

Fail 12 Jan 2026 86,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front outer sid ewall cut

Pass 13 Jan 2025 85,472 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from interior mirror due to items not allowed in swept area ()

Nearside Front Inner rack arm play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,301 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 83,155 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 81,673 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,013 miles

Rear Heat shield insecure above rear silencer .

Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,732 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 1 Sep 2018 66,876 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 58,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 38,360 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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YD62 SXC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SXC, 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 SXC registered?

YD62 SXC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YD62 SXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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