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YR12 DGF

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,714 mi
Last recorded36,714 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 DGF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 36,714 miles

Front steering operation not smooth, steering knuckle or steering rack worn, but not affecting steering operation on lock to lock checks

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 32,401 miles

steering operation not smooth, steering knuckle or steering rack worn, but not affecting steering operation on lock to lock checks

Fail 6 Dec 2024 32,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering operation not smooth, steering knuckle or steering rack worn, but not affecting steering operation on lock to lock checks

Pass 12 Dec 2023 28,570 miles

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

steering operation not smooth, steering knuckle or steering rack worn, but not affecting steering operation on lock to lock checks

Fail 12 Dec 2023 28,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering operation not smooth, steering knuckle or steering rack worn, but not affecting steering operation on lock to lock checks

Pass 3 Dec 2022 24,873 miles

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

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

noise from steering knuckle

Pass 4 Dec 2021 23,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

noise from steering rack or steering knuckle

Fail 4 Dec 2021 23,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

noise from steering rack or steering knuckle

Pass 5 Dec 2020 23,002 miles

Noise coming from steering knuckle

Fail 5 Dec 2020 23,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Noise coming from steering knuckle

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 21,134 miles

steering operation not smooth, steering knuckle or steering rack worn, but not affecting steering operation on lock to lock checks

Pass 9 Jun 2018 17,743 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 15,291 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 12,413 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 9,587 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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YR12 DGF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 YR12 DGF, 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 YR12 DGF registered?

YR12 DGF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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