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DY12 SSZ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,356 mi
Last recorded186,356 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 SSZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 186,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes ,nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 171,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside ()

Rear axle and seat belt mount prescribed areas covered in under seal

Rear axle covered in under seal

Pass 24 Nov 2023 153,437 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,222 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 119,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,834 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle beam/ spring seats corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 93,916 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 93,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,260 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,380 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,823 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre mis shaped

Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,823 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear mis shaped

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,393 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,667 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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DY12 SSZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY12 SSZ, 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 DY12 SSZ registered?

DY12 SSZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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