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YP12 NKH

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,612 mi
Last recorded79,612 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 79,612 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 74,683 miles

. - Noise on steering - .

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,003 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,803 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,464 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise on steering

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,453 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Noise on steering

Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,364 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,124 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fitted with engine covers/under trays

steering noise

Fail 5 Oct 2018 43,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fitted with engine covers/under trays

steering noise

Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 37,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 32,832 miles

steering noisy

Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,931 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NKH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NKH, 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 NKH registered?

YP12 NKH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2012.

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