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DE12 YEK

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,753 mi
Last recorded96,753 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YEK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 96,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged CHUNCK INSIDE WALL BUT NOT SHOWING CHORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE 2017 TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE 2017 TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 96,752 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% ALSO, FLUTUATION (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged CHUNCK INSIDE WALL BUT NOT SHOWING CHORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE 2017 TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE 2017 TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,030 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 91,929 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 91,929 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 87,847 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 87,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,290 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 78,891 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 69,923 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 69,923 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 58,715 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 49,567 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 May 2018 49,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 May 2017 41,137 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 41,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 33,262 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 22,151 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 YEK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE12 YEK, 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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DE12 YEK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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