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YR12 DGU

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 DGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 80,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,852 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 72,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 58,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 50,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 43,633 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 43,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 39,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,962 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 22,535 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 17,845 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 13,548 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 DGU 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 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 YR12 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

YR12 DGU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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