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YR12 MYP

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,825 mi
Last recorded79,825 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 79,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,324 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 73,157 miles

Dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( around tread ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( around tread ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 73,157 miles

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

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

Dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( around tread ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( around tread ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 70,076 miles

Dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2022 70,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,749 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

small dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2021 68,749 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

small dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,704 miles

small dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,417 miles

N/S wiper blade split.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,673 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 MYP 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 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 MYP, 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 MYP registered?

YR12 MYP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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