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YB12 FNN

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,569 mi
Last recorded82,569 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 FNN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 82,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of mains and r o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted o/s and n/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlight lenses foggy

Pass 18 Feb 2025 80,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 80,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 76,371 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 76,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,373 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 57,654 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 52,744 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,775 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 49,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,638 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 45,638 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres cracking between tread

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,688 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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YB12 FNN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB12 FNN, 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 YB12 FNN registered?

YB12 FNN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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