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YE62 XHT

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,471 mi
Last recorded98,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 XHT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 98,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 89,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear brake pipes have been greased at the wheel arch end of the pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Dent in nearside sill, broken paint later and starting to corrode.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to fog over not effecting lamp operation at time of test. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jun 2025 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear brake pipes have been greased at the wheel arch end of the pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Dent in nearside sill, broken paint later and starting to corrode.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to fog over not effecting lamp operation at time of test. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,385 miles

all suspension components and sub frame/axle heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,177 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2023 71,177 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both shocker dust covers deterioted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

oil level low

Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,504 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,152 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,534 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,125 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 25,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,409 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 18,409 miles

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

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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YE62 XHT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE62 XHT, 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 YE62 XHT registered?

YE62 XHT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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