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YR12 MXU

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,430 mi
Last recorded41,430 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 MXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 41,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 37,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 37,293 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 32,845 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2023 29,096 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 26,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 24,211 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 22,830 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 15,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 11,278 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished and Cracked in the Tread

Fail 27 Mar 2017 11,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All 4 Tyres Perished and Cracked in the Tread

Pass 18 Mar 2016 7,523 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 4,726 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 MXU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

YR12 MXU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YR12 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 MXU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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