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BN12 YHF

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,731 mi
Last recorded123,731 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YHF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 123,731 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Oil level low

Rear axle corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Vehicle bodywork damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2025 116,279 miles

Front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

Vehicle bodywork damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2024 108,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,560 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 99,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 88,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 79,340 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,196 miles

Front Both side Shock absorbers dust cover deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 195.45.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 72,187 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both side Shock absorbers dust cover deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 195.45.R 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,894 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,109 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 49,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge cords almost exposed (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres wearing inside edge

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 36,413 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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BN12 YHF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN12 YHF, 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 BN12 YHF registered?

BN12 YHF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BN12 YHF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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