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YH12 DDA

2012 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,879 mi
Last recorded160,879 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DDA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 160,879 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

Gearbox mounting defective Bush splitting ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 160,879 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

Gearbox mounting defective Bush splitting ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 152,042 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 152,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 142,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 142,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 134,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 134,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 124,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 124,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,363 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,656 miles

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

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

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

rear registration extensively dirty.

steering system feels notchy on the lock to lock test.

Fail 25 Feb 2020 109,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

off and near side front wiper blades performance not tested.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is out of shape.

rear registration extensively dirty.

steering system feels notchy on the lock to lock test.

Pass 16 Feb 2019 92,204 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 92,204 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge is bald and very nearly showing ply of tyre[195/45/r16].80v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge nearly below limit, (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on,on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,856 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 DDA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DDA, 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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YH12 DDA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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