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YE12 DNJ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,770 mi
Last recorded67,770 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 DNJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 67,770 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,570 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2025 67,570 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,893 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 62,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 62,221 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,906 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,350 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 56,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 52,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 49,824 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 49,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 May 2017 45,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 37,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 29,252 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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YE12 DNJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE12 DNJ, 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 YE12 DNJ registered?

YE12 DNJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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