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WF12 AEL

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,168 mi
Last recorded45,168 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 AEL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 45,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have small cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knock from steering on lock to lock

Pass 14 Nov 2023 44,948 miles

some knocking to steering on lock to lock

Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,982 miles

knocking from a steering colum component

Fail 22 Nov 2022 43,976 miles

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

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

knocking from a steering colum component

Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,839 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 36,995 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 35,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,014 miles

noise in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2016 30,248 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 30,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 25,316 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,101 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 20,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 AEL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WF12 AEL, 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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WF12 AEL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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