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YT12 AXM

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,647 mi
Last recorded41,647 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 AXM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,647 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 41,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 40,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 38,901 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 37,205 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 37,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,269 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 31,835 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,214 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,293 miles

all tyre starting to split on sidewalls

slight knock when turning lock to lock possible steering rack internal fault

slight play offside front inner steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 14,486 miles

O/S/F wheel binding slightly

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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YT12 AXM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT12 AXM, 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 YT12 AXM registered?

YT12 AXM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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