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WF12 AEP

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,334 mi
Last recorded106,334 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 AEP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 106,334 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 99,286 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering column noisey

Fail 13 Mar 2024 91,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

steering column noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,696 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges of tread

steering column noisey

Fail 15 Mar 2023 83,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges of tread

steering column noisey

Pass 16 Mar 2022 76,267 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

steering column noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,776 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer sidewalls & worn to O/S 3mm N/S 2.3mm & both worn low on inner edges & in poor condition

knock from steering column

small cuts in both front tyre treads

Fail 13 Mar 2020 63,774 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber dust boots split & in poor condition

both rear tyres worn on outer sidewalls & worn to O/S 3mm N/S 2.3mm & both worn low on inner edges & in poor condition

knock from steering column

small cuts in both front tyre treads

Pass 15 Mar 2019 55,340 miles

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

Knock from steering column

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & outer sidewalls

front shock absorber dust boots split & poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,808 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads approx. 75-80% worn & front brake discs worn

front wipers slightly poor at clearing & O/S slightly split

knocking from steering column

Fail 14 Mar 2018 46,808 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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S & N/S (3.7.B.3)

front brake pads approx. 75-80% worn & front brake discs worn

front wipers slightly poor at clearing & O/S slightly split

knocking from steering column

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,471 miles

Front BOTH TYRES GETTING LOW

STEERING COLUMN KNOCK/RATTLE

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,034 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2015 20,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges

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 AEP is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc 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 WF12 AEP, 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 AEP registered?

WF12 AEP is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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