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WG61 GWM

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 GWM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 87,063 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 87,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 79,174 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 68,220 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges - inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 60,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Damaged/split too excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges - inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge VERY almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,410 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,414 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 33,659 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 25,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 22,353 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,462 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 GWM is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

WG61 GWM is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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