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YS62 FBC

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,126 mi
Last recorded65,126 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 FBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 65,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 61,128 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,997 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 58,986 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 54,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 54,925 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 53,070 miles

All 4 tyres perished and wearing.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 50,625 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 50,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 46,631 miles

Front brake pads worn very low

Lower steering column/steering rack noisy

Nearside & offside front lower arms, rear bushes split

Pass 10 Nov 2017 39,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,745 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 29,091 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,081 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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YS62 FBC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS62 FBC, 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 YS62 FBC registered?

YS62 FBC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is YS62 FBC safe to buy?

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