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WF12 DGE

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,307 mi
Last recorded155,307 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 DGE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 155,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Some underfloor corrosion

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 143,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Washer misaligned but provides enough fluid to clear screen.

Offside Front Wiper arm spindle worn with excessive movement & arm very loose.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 143,737 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Washer misaligned but provides enough fluid to clear screen.

Offside Front Wiper arm spindle worn with excessive movement & arm very loose.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 125,696 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 125,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 108,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 95,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 79,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 64,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,716 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 56,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,373 miles

Exhaust system (pipe) corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and stepped on inner tread(out of shape)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 41,373 miles

Exhaust system (pipe) corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and stepped on inner tread(out of shape)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,305 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,642 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 DGE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DGE, 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 DGE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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