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Y70 JLH

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,603 mi
Last recorded113,603 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 JLH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,311 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 109,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,944 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,835 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 87,692 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,692 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,027 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,649 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,044 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,928 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 13,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 13,426 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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Y70 JLH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y70 JLH, 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 Y70 JLH registered?

Y70 JLH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is Y70 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y70 JLH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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