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YP12 HWM

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,719 mi
Last recorded73,719 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 HWM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 73,719 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes grease (1.1.11 (c))

Lower under trays fitted blocking view to testable items

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes across rear axle covered in grease + one pipe corroded just after undertray end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 20 Aug 2025 73,719 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes grease (1.1.11 (c))

Lower under trays fitted blocking view to testable items

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes across rear axle covered in grease + one pipe corroded just after undertray end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 62,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 59,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,520 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,746 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,513 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,779 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 31,141 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,480 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 23,480 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,797 miles

os & ns wiper blades starting to split at ends

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 HWM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

YP12 HWM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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