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YH12 VJF

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,152 mi
Last recorded50,152 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 50,152 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 50,152 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 47,369 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 47,369 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 44,278 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 41,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 37,996 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 33,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,137 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 31,137 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 28,119 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 28,119 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 25,068 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 20,467 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 17,407 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 14,756 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 VJF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc 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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

YH12 VJF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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