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YP12 DHO

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,785 mi
Last recorded49,785 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 DHO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 49,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 47,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 47,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 42,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 39,720 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 37,051 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,879 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 29,278 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,580 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 25,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 22,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,329 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,421 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 7,510 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 DHO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP12 DHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP12 DHO registered?

YP12 DHO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is YP12 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 DHO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP12 DHO have outstanding finance?

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