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WG61 LFS

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,807 mi
Last recorded44,807 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 LFS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 44,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 41,644 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 41,644 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multimedia system blocking the hazard switch ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 37,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 37,668 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate backing coming apart (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 34,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 30,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - 195/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 28,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 25,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 21,957 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2017 17,794 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 12,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 8,652 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 4,041 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

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 LFS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

WG61 LFS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is WG61 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 LFS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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