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DE12 YHV

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,892 mi
Last recorded59,892 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 59,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 20 Jun 2026 59,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fogged unit / bulb projector fault (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 8 Jul 2025 57,471 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 55,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 51,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,943 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise pads on 1.5 - 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,815 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 43,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 41,820 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in rack end

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 39,454 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 39,454 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 35,910 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,798 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 28,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,591 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 22,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 17,703 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 YHV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YHV, 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 YHV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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