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YD62 YGN

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 YGN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight knock when steering turned lock to lock.

Pass 6 Sep 2024 63,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight knock from steering column when turned lock to lock.

Fail 4 Sep 2024 63,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front top mounts noisy and rough when steering turned lock to lock

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 52,278 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 51,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,380 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,879 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 48,879 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,497 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 41,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 30,332 miles

noise on steering on lock to lock.

Fail 29 Aug 2016 30,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in tread ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,252 miles

slight noise from steering on lock to lock

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 YGN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YGN, 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 YGN registered?

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

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