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WA12 CAM

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,402 mi
Last recorded75,402 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA12 CAM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 75,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,190 miles

Front subframe heavily rusted.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated not affecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to bead edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated not affecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and badly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle heavily rusted.

Fail 2 Sep 2024 68,078 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade badly worn/split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front subframe heavily rusted.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated not affecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to bead edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated not affecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and badly worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle heavily rusted.

Pass 7 Sep 2023 59,099 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 59,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda reading excessively over limit (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rear silencer detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,026 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 51,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 47,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 45,643 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,167 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 38,503 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 31,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,593 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,655 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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WA12 CAM 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 WA12 CAM, 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 WA12 CAM registered?

WA12 CAM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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