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YH12 ZSX

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,213 mi
Last recorded48,213 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 48,213 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,655 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 43,172 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 40,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,614 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 36,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 33,024 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 33,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 25,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,847 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 14,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,518 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 ZSX 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 85.7%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

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

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