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DE12 YHB

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,480 mi
Last recorded47,480 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 YHB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 47,480 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 3 Sep 2024 41,193 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 34,436 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 34,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 28,676 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 28,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 24,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 19,920 miles

offside front wiper split

Fail 27 Apr 2018 19,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 11,778 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 9,141 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking

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 YHB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 YHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 YHB registered?

DE12 YHB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 YHB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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