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YH12 MVS

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,962 mi
Last recorded85,962 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 MVS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 85,962 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 85,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,191 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 79,191 miles

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

Lower Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire refitted all lose (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,780 miles

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

rear heat shield loos

Fail 6 Mar 2023 69,766 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,551 miles

middle and rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

middle and rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 58,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,345 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 50,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 42,153 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,839 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,554 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 MVS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

YH12 MVS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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