2012 Mazda 2 1.3L Petrol · YH62 OMY
2012 Mazda 2 (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 80,049 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 2
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH62 OMY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 80,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH62 OMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 2 (YH62 OMY) between September 2015 and September 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YH62 OMY Mileage History
- 04/09/201519,036 mi
- 13/09/201622,871 mi+3,835 mi
- 13/09/201622,871 mi
- 14/09/201727,957 mi+5,086 mi
- 13/09/201832,372 mi+4,415 mi
- 03/09/201936,719 mi+4,347 mi
- 03/09/201936,719 mi
- 07/09/202040,642 mi+3,923 mi
- 10/09/202146,104 mi+5,462 mi
- 21/09/202255,613 mi+9,509 mi
- 11/09/202362,979 mi+7,366 mi
- 11/09/202362,979 mi
- 03/09/202471,157 mi+8,178 mi
- 03/09/202471,157 mi
- 17/09/202580,049 mi+8,892 mi
- 17/09/202580,049 mi
Average of roughly 6,078 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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