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YH12 ZWL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,050 mi
Last recorded74,050 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ZWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 74,050 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 66,576 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 66,575 miles

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

Exhaust shield loose

Exhaust system heavily corroded

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,638 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 61,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 47,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,589 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,803 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2015 24,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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 ZWL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 ZWL, 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 ZWL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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