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YR12 NZW

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,540 mi
Last recorded24,540 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 24,540 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 23,851 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 22,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking to tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking to tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 21,722 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 20,658 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 20,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 19,528 miles

n/s/r slight wheel bind

Pass 14 Oct 2019 19,046 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 17,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 17,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 15,416 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 12,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 10,470 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 NZW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 NZW registered?

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

Is YR12 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 NZW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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