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YH62 RDZ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,126 mi
Last recorded73,126 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 RDZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,126 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 73,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,006 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,388 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 59,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,684 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 46,588 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 46,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,732 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 42,732 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,135 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,758 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 30,683 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,837 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,602 miles

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

rear child seats fitted unable to check seat belts

un derbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Fail 17 Sep 2015 24,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear child seats fitted unable to check seat belts

un derbody covers fitted unable to check some components

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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YH62 RDZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH62 RDZ, 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 YH62 RDZ registered?

YH62 RDZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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