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YR12 ARZ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,427 mi
Last recorded108,427 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ARZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 108,427 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2024 49,163 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 49,163 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 102,777 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 99,750 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 97,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,973 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 91,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,882 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,482 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 23,201 miles

Both rear wheels slightly buckled

Fail 19 Nov 2014 12,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 12,195 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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YR12 ARZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YR12 ARZ, 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 YR12 ARZ registered?

YR12 ARZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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