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WF12 DFU

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,866 mi
Last recorded91,866 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 DFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,866 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 91,863 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 91,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system corroded

multiple areas of corrosion under vehicle body and components

Pass 1 Jun 2023 77,461 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2023 77,334 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

multiple components corroded under vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2022 51,171 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split/starting to lift (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 rear bush split/starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

multiple components corroded under vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2022 51,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 42,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tred on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tred on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 24,411 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres Cracked and Perished

Pass 26 Mar 2016 16,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 12,596 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 DFU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

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

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