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YH12 DDJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,330 mi
Last recorded130,330 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 130,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 127,744 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,904 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 85,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner front pad backing plate missaligned

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear axle mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,688 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,289 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 76,289 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 63,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 52,459 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 52,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 39,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/pads very thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2016 28,826 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 28,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 21,115 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 DDJ 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 71.4%.

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 DDJ, 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 DDJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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