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YS61 PXC

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,485 mi
Last recorded128,485 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 PXC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 128,485 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2025 123,491 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 123,479 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking (corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps starting to mist over (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 118,652 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated collapsible tube as slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 118,646 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction drivers view of road blocked by items hanging from mirror & sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount worn/play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount worn/play (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated collapsible tube as slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging on mirror in drivers view ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Steering column collapsible tube as slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 115,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging on mirror in drivers view ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Steering column collapsible tube as slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 112,980 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 108,565 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 108,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,540 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 101,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner out of shape

Fail 21 Jan 2019 90,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner out of shape

Pass 4 Jan 2018 77,830 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 4 Jan 2018 77,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,754 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 66,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,061 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,096 miles

both front tyers slighty featherd on inner

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 PXC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YS61 PXC, 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 PXC registered?

YS61 PXC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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