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YH12 BNB

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,802 mi
Last recorded75,802 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 BNB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 75,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread low 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

noise from steering universal joint

undertrays fitted stopping a full inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2025 70,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 65,905 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,458 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 63,455 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 59,115 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 46,747 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough When turning (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Inner tie rod slight play

Fail 22 Dec 2020 46,653 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough When turning (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Inner tie rod slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2019 37,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 2 Jan 2019 28,470 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm and wearing on shoulders

Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,093 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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YH12 BNB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH12 BNB, 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 YH12 BNB registered?

YH12 BNB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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