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VU12 WPA

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WPA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 86,055 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,191 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 72,230 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 72,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2022 68,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2021 65,812 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 65,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,776 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 56,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 51,701 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2017 46,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres inner edge tread stepping

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,848 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,460 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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VU12 WPA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU12 WPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 WPA registered?

VU12 WPA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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