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DE12 YED

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,233 mi
Last recorded46,233 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YED
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 46,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING + WORN ON EDGE 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2024 42,516 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 42,491 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 40,127 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, DOT 4319, Age cracks, 185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm bushes starting to perish / deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 37,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 25 May 2021 35,293 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 32,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 29,253 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 25,042 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 21,512 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,761 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 12,957 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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DE12 YED is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE12 YED, 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 DE12 YED registered?

DE12 YED is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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