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WF12 AEM

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,813 mi
Last recorded27,813 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 AEM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 27,813 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 23,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 23,655 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 21,906 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 21,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 18,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 15,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 9,973 miles

under trays preventing full inspection of underside components.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 9,122 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 7,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 6,640 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 5,343 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 4,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 4,060 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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WF12 AEM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF12 AEM registered?

WF12 AEM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is WF12 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF12 AEM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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