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ST12 YHR

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,734 mi
Last recorded54,734 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 YHR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 54,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at calliper banjo (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at calliper banjo (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 50,263 miles

ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODED AND LEEKING

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 50,263 miles

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

ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODED AND LEEKING

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 48,791 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 46,736 miles

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

STEERING COLUM UNIVERSAL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,560 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 44,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2020 42,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexie pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexie pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,270 miles

exhaust system corroded slightly not blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,191 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 32,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inside

Pass 26 Aug 2016 26,477 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,699 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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ST12 YHR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ST12 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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What year was ST12 YHR registered?

ST12 YHR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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