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YH12 DCE

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,906 mi
Last recorded94,906 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DCE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 94,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 89,408 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 83,155 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,885 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 66,751 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 66,751 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 62,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,930 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2018 40,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2017 31,482 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,071 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 26,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,895 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 DCE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

YH12 DCE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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