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YH12 ZRG

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,783 mi
Last recorded140,783 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 140,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 140,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 135,414 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 135,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 130,437 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 120,212 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 120,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape- tread slightly raised

Offside Rear tread slightly out of shape- tread slightly raised

Pass 18 Jun 2021 108,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,104 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged and broken clips. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,249 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,436 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,286 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,848 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 ZRG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

YH12 ZRG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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