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YP61 VEW

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,207 mi
Last recorded112,207 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 VEW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 112,207 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 112,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 101,226 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 101,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 89,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 78,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 68,119 miles

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,197 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 57,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 54,883 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 43,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 36,186 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 31,379 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,904 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,688 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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YP61 VEW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YP61 VEW, 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 YP61 VEW registered?

YP61 VEW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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The MOT history for YP61 VEW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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