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YS12 HGE

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,099 mi
Last recorded82,099 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 HGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 82,099 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 82,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 79,893 miles

head lights dim (border line ) polish

Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,018 miles

head lights poor

Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,921 miles

nail off side front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,928 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 61,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,877 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 54,712 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,930 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r tyre punctured x2 not repairable and cracking tread

Pass 27 Jun 2018 45,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,230 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 38,133 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 31,406 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside wiper blade torn slightly

Fail 29 Jun 2016 31,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

stone chips in windscreen

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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YS12 HGE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS12 HGE, 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 YS12 HGE registered?

YS12 HGE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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