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YR12 MXD

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,033 mi
Last recorded72,033 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 MXD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 72,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 64,997 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 64,995 miles

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

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 60,023 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,564 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 42,151 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,089 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,155 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 31,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,910 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 27,910 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,851 miles

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

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 MXD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR12 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

YR12 MXD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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