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YH12 ZSN

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,696 mi
Last recorded98,696 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZSN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,696 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill area small hole where rubber bung was for body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached No fixings (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside sill area small hole where rubber bung was for body. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,448 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,533 miles

brake pipes have been treated with grease

the underside and suspension components have been treated

Pass 2 Aug 2022 78,897 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,006 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also wearing badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,771 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 56,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,174 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 47,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,230 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 38,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,267 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 ZSN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 ZSN, 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 ZSN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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