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YH12 DDU

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,697 mi
Last recorded106,697 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 106,697 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2024 95,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 89,041 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,637 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,653 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,293 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,019 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 65,730 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.43 off scale (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,764 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,724 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 48,724 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,856 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,755 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 DDU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DDU, 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 DDU registered?

YH12 DDU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 DDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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