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EK12 WVY

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,855 mi
Last recorded102,855 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 WVY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 102,855 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 102,855 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 102,844 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,622 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,817 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 92,817 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 88,482 miles

Front & rear suspension sings of corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 88,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front & rear suspension sings of corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 83,215 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 79,613 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 76,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,034 miles

advisory steering rough rubbing noise in operation steering wheel column area

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,311 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

advisory knocking noise steering column area rough in operation

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,036 miles

advisory noise from steering

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,603 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

advisory both rear tyres have tearing to tread

advisory note steering rough when turning suspect steering column or /loose

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,426 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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EK12 WVY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK12 WVY, 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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EK12 WVY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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