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YB12 TNL

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,801 mi
Last recorded87,801 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TNL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 87,801 miles

Rear off side tyre on 3mm tread.

Pass 10 Jun 2025 82,620 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

Steering rack knocking

Underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2024 78,151 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,126 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 67,548 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,940 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 62,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,592 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2020 58,592 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2019 54,109 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 54,109 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper torn

Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,575 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 47,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,680 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 24,656 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 TNL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNL, 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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YB12 TNL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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