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BN12 YGY

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,325 mi
Last recorded132,325 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YGY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 132,325 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

headlamp beam patterns weak

Fail 4 Dec 2025 132,325 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 17 Dec 2024 124,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 124,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 116,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Dec 2023 116,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 97,621 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 97,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,980 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEED FRONT DISCS AND PADS SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE OFFSIDE REAR 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 77,275 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR HOSES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Fail 2 Jan 2020 77,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TYRE WORN AND CUT IN TREAD . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REAR HOSES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE NEARSIDE FRONT WORN INNER EDGE AND CHUNKS OUT OF OUTER WALL ,(SUGGEST REPLACED SOON ). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,466 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 38,013 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 38,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres have worn inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,014 miles

front tyres wearing in an unusual way on inner tread areas , not through to chords but need investigating ( geometry etc )

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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BN12 YGY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN12 YGY, 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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BN12 YGY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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