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WG12 WRD

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 WRD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,899 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 81,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 76,316 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 71,100 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 71,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,573 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 64,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 58,645 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 56,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 49,686 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked on tread.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 43,662 miles

noise in steering column on lock to lock.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 37,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 31,318 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,194 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,319 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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WG12 WRD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

WG12 WRD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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