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YR12 MXF

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,532 mi
Last recorded104,532 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 MXF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 104,532 miles

Central Rear Unable to inspect seat belt buckle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 104,493 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-45-16 2mm!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Unable to inspect seat belt buckle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-45-16 2mm!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 79,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

steering notchy when turning no play found

Pass 7 Mar 2023 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knocking in steering when turning

Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offsider front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,687 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,167 miles

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2018 38,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,764 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 MXF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

YR12 MXF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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