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YD62 HLO

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,231 mi
Last recorded118,231 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 HLO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 118,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 118,230 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 102,744 miles

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

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 87,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,057 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,859 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,680 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 65,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,930 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,115 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 42,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wiper split

Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,292 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly more on outer edges

Nearside Front wiper split

Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,729 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre stepping inner edge

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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YD62 HLO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD62 HLO, 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 YD62 HLO registered?

YD62 HLO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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