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WG61 OTC

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,962 mi
Last recorded76,962 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 OTC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,962 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,811 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 71,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,427 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 57,849 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,368 miles

knocking noise from lower steering column joints

Pass 4 Feb 2020 50,185 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,680 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 40,543 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 35,244 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 30,125 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,003 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 OTC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WG61 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

WG61 OTC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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