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WJ12 HBY

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

110,161 mi
Last recorded110,161 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 110,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jan 2025 101,504 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 93,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 86,762 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 74,081 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,695 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,849 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,114 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 46,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,370 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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WJ12 HBY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 WJ12 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

WJ12 HBY is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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