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YD62 YGL

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,824 mi
Last recorded82,824 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 YGL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 82,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,136 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 77,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 72,259 miles

Front KNOCK REQUIRES INVESTGATION

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 66,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,286 miles

clunk for steering on lock/lock check

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,787 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracks

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2019 51,757 miles

Front KNOCK ON COLUMN!!

Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,024 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,016 miles

Front steering rack has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking and wearing low

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking and wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,737 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 YGL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

YD62 YGL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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