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ET12 WDL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,966 mi
Last recorded78,966 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 WDL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 78,966 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 78,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,436 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,347 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 70,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 68,329 miles

Heatshield insecure

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 65,354 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 65,353 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,680 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 58,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH DETERIRATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER side wall damaged and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH DETERIRATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 58,511 miles

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 AIR FRESHENERS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH DETERIRATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER side wall damaged and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH DETERIRATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 52,690 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 52,690 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 45,812 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,119 miles

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,854 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 36,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 30,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres devoid of tread at inner edges

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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ET12 WDL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ET12 WDL, 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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ET12 WDL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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