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WD12 RUJ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,367 mi
Last recorded55,367 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 RUJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 55,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,173 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 49,087 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 47,186 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2022 46,723 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 46,720 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,767 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Piece of metal

Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,718 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 33,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 26,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cuts to the inner side wall

Fail 3 May 2018 26,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has cuts to the inner side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation inside.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,810 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 15,810 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 9,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 9,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WD12 RUJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WD12 RUJ, 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 WD12 RUJ registered?

WD12 RUJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WD12 RUJ safe to buy?

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