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YP12 ZJN

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,056 mi
Last recorded81,056 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 81,056 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 75,949 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 75,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 71,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,864 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 56,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 49,643 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 49,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 47,343 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 47,343 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,810 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 ZJN 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 80%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

YP12 ZJN is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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