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WJ12 HBX

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 87,392 miles

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

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))

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering column u.j has play

Pass 12 Aug 2025 78,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 78,049 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,488 miles

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

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

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

Front both front tyres inner edges worn

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear tyre cracked/split

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 62,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,722 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 4 Aug 2022 55,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 15 Jul 2021 47,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and distortion (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2019 32,634 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge 195/45 16

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge 195/45 16

Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,616 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 25,142 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,200 miles

Rear BOTH TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 Feb 2016 15,760 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE (NEARLY TO CORDS)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 11,823 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

steering column knock/rattle

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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WJ12 HBX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJ12 HBX, 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 WJ12 HBX registered?

WJ12 HBX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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