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YB12 TSU

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,327 mi
Last recorded88,327 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 TSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 88,327 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 77,526 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 77,524 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,256 miles

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

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

nsf lower arm inner rear bush stating to separate around pin

nsf shocker dust boot split

osf lower arm inner rear bush starting to separate

Pass 19 Nov 2021 65,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 52,812 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,425 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,980 miles

Rear Tyres Stepped On Inner Edges 195/40/16

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,420 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,836 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2015 22,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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 TSU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 YB12 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

YB12 TSU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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