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YP12 HWZ

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,998 mi
Last recorded42,998 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 HWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,998 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 39,727 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 39,656 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 29,157 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,221 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 25,638 miles

satnav stand fitted to windscreen not affecying dyivers veiy

Pass 6 Apr 2019 21,556 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 19,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 18,168 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,950 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,345 miles

nsf tyre damaged outerwall and slightly cracked and low on very edges

nsr tyre slightly cracked

osf tyre slightly cracked

osr tyre slightly cracked

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 HWZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black 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 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

YP12 HWZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 HWZ 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.

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