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EO12 YHT

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,798 mi
Last recorded72,798 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 YHT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 72,798 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 72,798 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 68,778 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 64,561 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 62,058 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

noise in steering column

Pass 6 Oct 2020 58,995 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,217 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 52,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,497 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 31,710 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 25,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,622 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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EO12 YHT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EO12 YHT, 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 EO12 YHT registered?

EO12 YHT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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