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YH12 MWL

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,708 mi
Last recorded105,708 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 105,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,602 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,369 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 86,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 80,732 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,457 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 76,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,823 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 50,043 miles

both rear tyres cracking/worn on inner tread

Fail 27 Mar 2017 50,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking/worn on inner tread

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,923 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,923 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 33,879 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 MWL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWL, 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 MWL registered?

YH12 MWL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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