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WAZ 290

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,839 mi
Last recorded39,839 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 290
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 39,839 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 36,685 miles

Front both shock absorber dust covers split

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 32,866 miles

Knocking noise from steering rack when turning

Pass 14 Nov 2022 29,822 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and nail in n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 26,984 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Knock from steering shaft, no play

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 26,983 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Knock from steering shaft, no play

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 22,521 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt fraying

noise on steering(no play found)

Pass 15 Nov 2019 20,283 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes worn but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 20,283 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes worn but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 17,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 14,516 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside and outside edges of tread 185/55/15/82v

Pass 24 Nov 2016 11,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks/splits in the sidewall

Offside Front tyre has small cracks/splits in the sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 11,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks/splits in the sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front tyre has small cracks/splits in the sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 7,523 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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WAZ 290 is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WAZ 290, 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 WAZ 290 registered?

WAZ 290 is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is WAZ 290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAZ 290 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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