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YH12 MWD

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,094 mi
Last recorded140,094 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 MWD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 140,094 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body general surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,941 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2025 111,941 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2024 101,936 miles

Complete underside of vehicle been underbody sealed

Front chassis rail slight corrosion

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

Rear chassis rail slight corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2024 101,933 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front chassis rail slight corrosion

Heavy corrosion various places on floor

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump pan slight corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle slight corrosion

Rear chassis rail slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2022 96,838 miles

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

Steering slightly rough when rotated

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,490 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Steering slightly rough when rotated

Fail 12 Mar 2021 78,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Steering slightly rough when rotated

Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,300 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 64,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,267 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing low on tread.

nsr tyre has minor age cracking.

osr tyre age cracking and wearing more on edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 26,814 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Steering UJ has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,376 miles

Front strut top bearings slightly stiff when doing lock to lock check

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 MWD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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