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YG12 HSV

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,235 mi
Last recorded86,235 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 HSV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 84,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 82,352 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 73,076 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 66,169 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 66,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 63,843 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 63,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 60,773 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,493 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,344 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,932 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 27,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YG12 HSV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG12 HSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG12 HSV registered?

YG12 HSV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YG12 HSV safe to buy?

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