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WG12 NHC

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,206 mi
Last recorded82,206 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 NHC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 82,206 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 71,102 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 71,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 56,473 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,724 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,952 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 42,829 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 42,829 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,546 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 33,978 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 33,978 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 28,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres tearing and cracking 185/55/15

Pass 4 Jul 2016 22,478 miles

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorating (marked yellow)but not showing cords

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 NHC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG12 NHC, 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 NHC registered?

WG12 NHC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WG12 NHC safe to buy?

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