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YS61 FGP

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,521 mi
Last recorded72,521 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 FGP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 71,130 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 71,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2024 68,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on outer edge 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on outer edge 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight knocking from steering rack

Fail 27 May 2024 68,398 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on outer edge 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on outer edge 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 65,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Front brake pads approximately 3/4s worn. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2023 65,904 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Front brake pads approximately 3/4s worn. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 61,322 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 May 2021 58,131 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ( cover missing. ) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 22 May 2020 55,525 miles

Advise Under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 51,474 miles

Advise Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perishing in the tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 46,076 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 40,756 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,978 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,296 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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YS61 FGP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YS61 FGP, 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 YS61 FGP registered?

YS61 FGP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 February 2012.

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The MOT history for YS61 FGP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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