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WJ12 HCH

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,444 mi
Last recorded60,444 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HCH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 60,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 59,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 59,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 43,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 34,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,773 miles

front tyres 3mm

Fail 10 Aug 2020 26,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres 3mm

Pass 28 May 2019 18,373 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 28 May 2019 18,373 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Jun 2018 12,452 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

knock from steering column

Pass 1 Mar 2017 10,495 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 8,229 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

STEERING COLUMN KNOCK/RATTLE

Pass 5 Mar 2015 6,198 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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 HCH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 WJ12 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

WJ12 HCH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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