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DA12 WHW

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,112 mi
Last recorded96,112 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WHW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 96,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 89,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,806 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 73,952 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 66,671 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,843 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,180 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,683 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,770 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 23,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 19,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA12 WHW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DA12 WHW, 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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DA12 WHW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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