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WG61 BVL

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,742 mi
Last recorded30,742 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 BVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 30,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 27,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 24,185 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 22,838 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 20,830 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 19,011 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 19,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 18,252 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 15,404 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 15,404 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 11,957 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 11,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 10,224 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 7,822 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 5,924 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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WG61 BVL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 WG61 BVL, 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 WG61 BVL registered?

WG61 BVL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is WG61 BVL safe to buy?

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