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YP12 DHK

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,782 mi
Last recorded92,782 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 DHK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 92,782 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper split and smearing

Fail 6 Mar 2026 92,776 miles

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

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper split and smearing

Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,810 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 89,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,524 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 84,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 81,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,955 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 77,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 75,458 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,214 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,680 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 55,892 miles

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 7 May 2016 48,534 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 43,982 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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YP12 DHK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc 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 YP12 DHK, 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 YP12 DHK registered?

YP12 DHK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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