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YR12 OAM

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,582 mi
Last recorded94,582 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OAM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 94,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,584 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 89,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,411 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2023 83,399 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,582 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,073 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2021 73,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,503 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 68,503 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 38,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,397 miles

advise drivers wiper blade split,but still clears windscreen effectively

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 OAM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAM, 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 OAM registered?

YR12 OAM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is YR12 OAM safe to buy?

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