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WB03 JEM

2012 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

110,866 mi
Last recorded110,866 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB03 JEM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front suspension mounting top bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 100,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 65,500 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 90,181 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front suspension mounting top bearing has slight play

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded/loose

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,934 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,505 miles

Exhaust back box, outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play/lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 51,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 70,871 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 44,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,391 miles

Exhaust centre pipe clamp corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes slightly deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 64,390 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre pipe clamp corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes slightly deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 40,285 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 59,316 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 51,646 miles

Handbrake lever high suggesting parking brake in need of adjustment / repair

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 33,863 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,998 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 37,582 miles

very low emissions, not picked up on test.

Fail 10 Nov 2016 37,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

very low emissions, not picked up on test.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 22,988 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)

both front tyres have small cuts in

Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 16,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 6,453 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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WB03 JEM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 WB03 JEM, 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 WB03 JEM registered?

WB03 JEM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 December 2012.

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