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YH12 ZSW

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,408 mi
Last recorded103,408 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 103,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,602 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough slight knock (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has slight cut on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 97,569 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough slight knock (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has slight cut on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 94,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 76,238 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,254 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,107 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 62,027 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 56,872 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 50,567 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 47,479 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 41,738 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,533 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 30,447 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 ZSW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ZSW, 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 ZSW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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