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YB12 TNV

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,256 mi
Last recorded70,256 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TNV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 70,256 miles

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

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

oil filter corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 67,824 miles

engine oil filter corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 67,824 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine oil filter corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 65,081 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 63,207 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,294 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 60,294 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 56,758 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 56,758 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,138 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 54,138 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,815 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,259 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,714 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,644 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 22,643 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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 TNV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc 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 YB12 TNV, 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 TNV registered?

YB12 TNV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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