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VO12 WLX

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,760 mi
Last recorded91,760 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 WLX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 86,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,305 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,959 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 73,959 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,540 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 59,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,447 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,949 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 31,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,004 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,259 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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VO12 WLX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 VO12 WLX, 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 VO12 WLX registered?

VO12 WLX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is VO12 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO12 WLX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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