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YB61 HZE

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,483 mi
Last recorded62,483 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 HZE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 62,483 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 55,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 50,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 48,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine oil sump showing corrosion

front and centre exhaust showing corrosion

front subframe showing corrosion

general corrosion to underside

Fail 19 Nov 2021 48,911 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine oil sump showing corrosion

front and centre exhaust showing corrosion

front subframe showing corrosion

general corrosion to underside

Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,263 miles

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

Underbody, exhaust system and front subframe showing corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2019 43,399 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 39,950 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 36,329 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 32,989 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 21,797 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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YB61 HZE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YB61 HZE, 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 YB61 HZE registered?

YB61 HZE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is YB61 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 HZE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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