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HF51 YZV

2012 Mazda E Series

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,307 mi
Last recorded180,307 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda E Series123,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YZV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 180,307 miles

both inner sills badly corroded

o/s outer sill badly corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2025 180,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

both inner sills badly corroded

o/s outer sill badly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 176,233 miles

both headlights cloudy

both inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 173,187 miles

both inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 173,186 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 168,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 166,195 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 163,750 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 163,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 54,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 150,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 150,216 miles

Emissions not tested excess black smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 147,101 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 140,498 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 139,092 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 128,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 128,048 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,353 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 111,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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HF51 YZV is a 2012 Mazda E Series in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 123,977 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 E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 YZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda E Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF51 YZV registered?

HF51 YZV is a 2012 Mazda E Series, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HF51 YZV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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