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WF12 AAJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,358 mi
Last recorded83,358 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 AAJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 83,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 83,239 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,104 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 72,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 60,036 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 59,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,285 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 42,224 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 36,371 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

knock from steering column, suspect lower column coupling. unable to confirm due to covers around lower column area

Pass 16 Dec 2019 31,931 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 24,568 miles

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

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))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 18,799 miles

Offside Rear Slight bead damage to outer edge of tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2016 16,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 14,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre;outer side-wall damage

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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WF12 AAJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF12 AAJ, 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 WF12 AAJ registered?

WF12 AAJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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