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DY12 YJA

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,370 mi
Last recorded45,370 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YJA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 45,370 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 37,148 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 37,148 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 31,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering noisey in operation (knocking)

Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,590 miles

knock from steering column area when when vehicle is steered

Pass 20 Mar 2020 24,015 miles

knock apparent from possible steering column / rack when steering turned

some cracking / perishing apparent all tyres to varying degrees

Pass 21 Mar 2019 19,351 miles

both rear tyres cracking / perishing in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,207 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,921 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 4,341 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 706 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YJA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA registered?

DY12 YJA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DY12 YJA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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