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YP12 UBS

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,539 mi
Last recorded123,539 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 UBS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,539 miles

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 123,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak & play in spindle (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,715 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Jan 2022 112,715 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,479 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,904 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 84,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,195 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,677 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has minor damage to outer wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Heat-shield loose

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,640 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 48,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,011 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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YP12 UBS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YP12 UBS, 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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YP12 UBS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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