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WG12 JKK

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,333 mi
Last recorded46,333 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 JKK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 46,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,916 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 40,800 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 32,048 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 May 2023 25,812 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 8 May 2023 25,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2022 20,797 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 18,037 miles

Boot does not open, prescribed areas checked from behind passenger seats

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Appears soft at rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 18,034 miles

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

Boot does not open, prescribed areas checked from behind passenger seats

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Appears soft at rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 14,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing to inner and outer edges

slight noise from steering column

Fail 17 May 2019 14,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing to inner and outer edges

slight noise from steering column

Pass 21 May 2018 12,145 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly to edges

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 12 May 2017 8,189 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 6,679 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 5,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic over sills

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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WG12 JKK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 WG12 JKK, 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 WG12 JKK registered?

WG12 JKK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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