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YR12 NZY

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,137 mi
Last recorded79,137 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NZY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 79,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all underbody and suspension components are heavily sealed

Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,407 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 72,405 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank area (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,944 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 52,944 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 46,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 40,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,234 miles

Nearside Front advise tyre tread wearing on outer edge and has a small cut in tread(no cords showing when checked)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear advise tyre tread low on outer edge

Offside Front advise tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear advise small cracks to inner sidewall of tyre(no cords showing when checked)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,232 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 19,867 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise n/s/f wiper split

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 NZY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

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

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