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DY12 YJC

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,423 mi
Last recorded50,423 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 YJC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 50,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 45,708 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 39,390 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 34,357 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 30,364 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 28,219 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 26,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 23,745 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Feb 2019 23,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2018 21,831 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 18,983 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 15,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 11,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

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 YJC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DY12 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

DY12 YJC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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