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DY12 YHR

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,957 mi
Last recorded104,957 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YHR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,816 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly scrubbing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill into chassis leg area by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer side wall, scrubbing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly scrubbing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill into chassis leg area by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2025 101,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly scrubbing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill into chassis leg area by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp dim

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer side wall, scrubbing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting / unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly scrubbing inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe end to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill into chassis leg area by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,803 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly scrubbing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area into chassis legs and under side, near to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly scrubbing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area into chassis legs and under side, near to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2024 98,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image projected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image projected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working No stop lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All steering and suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly scrubbing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area into chassis legs and under side, near to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp dim

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly scrubbing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe end to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area into chassis legs and under side, near to axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under body corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 95,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside exposed pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to outer wall and splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside of body corroded, plastic sill and floor covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 95,438 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside exposed pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to outer wall and splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All underside of body corroded, plastic sill and floor covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,793 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four main brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Exposed area of floor, inner sill and chassis rail around axle mount. Floor covers and sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to outer sidewall and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Exposed area of floor, inner sill and chassis rail around axle mount. Floor covers and sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Frame and most suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 91,793 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four main brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Exposed area of floor, inner sill and chassis rail around axle mount. Floor covers and sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to outer sidewall and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Exposed area of floor, inner sill and chassis rail around axle mount. Floor covers and sill covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Frame and most suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,642 miles

All brake pipe ends and hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Minor cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2021 86,642 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

All brake pipe ends and hose ferrules slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Minor cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 83,603 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,089 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 78,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 72,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,588 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,144 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 YHR 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 66.7%.

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 DY12 YHR, 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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DY12 YHR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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