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ST12 YRL

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,719 mi
Last recorded24,719 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 YRL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 24,719 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 24,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 24,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 23,663 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 23,663 miles

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 22,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 20,770 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 19,016 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 19,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 17,537 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 17,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 15,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 12,810 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts to sidewall

Fail 24 Jan 2018 12,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts to sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2017 10,615 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 9,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2015 7,556 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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 YRL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

ST12 YRL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is ST12 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 YRL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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