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YR12 ASU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,145 mi
Last recorded22,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 ASU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 22,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite excessive on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 19,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 19,110 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 18,412 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 18,047 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 15,764 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 13,137 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 7,882 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 4,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 4,305 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 ASU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ASU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 ASU registered?

YR12 ASU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is YR12 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 ASU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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