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YE12 DZO

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,645 mi
Last recorded19,645 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 DZO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 19,645 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 19,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 19,069 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 18,360 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 17,456 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 16,427 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 12,876 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 10,479 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 8,195 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 5,315 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 3,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 3,114 miles

lower steering column creaks, no play

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 DZO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZO, 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 DZO registered?

YE12 DZO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YE12 DZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 DZO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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