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YS12 HGJ

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,527 mi
Last recorded19,527 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 19,527 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 18,669 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 17,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 17,273 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 17,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2021 16,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 15,763 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 15,763 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 14,625 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracking slightly

Fail 24 Jun 2019 14,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyre treads cracking slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,995 miles

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2017 11,541 miles

Both Rear Tyre Treads Cracking Slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2017 11,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

All Four Tyre Treads Cracking

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 9,987 miles

surface cracking to all four tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2015 8,532 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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YS12 HGJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 YS12 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

YS12 HGJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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