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YP12 DJK

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,964 mi
Last recorded78,964 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 78,964 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 78,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 74,218 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 69,788 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 64,945 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 64,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,762 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 56,844 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 56,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 53,335 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 42,360 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,742 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 DJK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DJK, 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 DJK registered?

YP12 DJK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 DJK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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