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YH12 DDN

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,089 mi
Last recorded82,089 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 DDN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 82,089 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 82,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 72,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,305 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,381 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,986 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 68,986 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,436 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,216 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,680 miles

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

front wiper blade splitting

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,780 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 52,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,726 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 DDN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 DDN, 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 DDN registered?

YH12 DDN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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