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YT12 YNN

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,678 mi
Last recorded110,678 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YNN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 110,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 102,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside view Through swept area partially affected by an obstruction sat nav

Fail 29 Nov 2024 102,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend clean and polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective recommend clean and polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside view Through swept area partially affected by an obstruction sat nav

Pass 6 Dec 2023 94,728 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,001 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,803 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 80,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 74,782 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,573 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,802 miles

rear heat shield lose

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,313 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,168 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,238 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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YT12 YNN is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc 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 YT12 YNN, 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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YT12 YNN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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