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YH12 BNU

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,871 mi
Last recorded48,871 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 BNU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 42,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Oct 2024 42,924 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 36,244 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 36,242 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 25,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 20,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 20,730 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working x3 (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 11,798 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 10,869 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 9,762 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 BNU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH12 BNU, 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 YH12 BNU registered?

YH12 BNU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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