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W8 HGH

2012 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,482 mi
Last recorded79,482 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 HGH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 79,482 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 51,588 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 51,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,253 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 66,252 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 39,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 56,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 55,692 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing of both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 16 Jun 2023 36,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some light perishing of both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufacturer engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,190 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged , outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded ,both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,202 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 25,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 25,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,991 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,389 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 36,000 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 24,448 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 30,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,701 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 26,650 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Jun 2017 26,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,748 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 20,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,389 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 19,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 16,697 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,350 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,874 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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W8 HGH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W8 HGH, 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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W8 HGH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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