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YD62 SXE

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,886 mi
Last recorded48,886 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 SXE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 48,886 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 46,834 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 46,834 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,180 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,390 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body of vehicle getting corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 43,388 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body of vehicle getting corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 41,961 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 41,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bead protector on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 40,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears/cut/cracks ALL along alloy rim on BOTH inner & outer sidewalls of tyre (195/45R16,84V) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bead protector on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face & approx. 4.0mm tyre tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on centre of tyre tread face ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 39,123 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,067 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 37,048 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,526 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cuts

Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,189 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,826 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 SXE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD62 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

YD62 SXE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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