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YR61 VUW

2012 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,942 mi
Last recorded82,942 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 VUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,942 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 82,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit ; 0.57 - Tested at 1.62 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 81,814 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 81,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 76,648 miles

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

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

both headlamps faded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,531 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2022 70,531 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,173 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 46,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,582 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 32,867 miles

Both outer sills have plastic covers fitted.

Fail 11 Nov 2016 32,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both outer sills have plastic covers fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,377 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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YR61 VUW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR61 VUW, 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 YR61 VUW registered?

YR61 VUW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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