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WJ12 HDK

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,941 mi
Last recorded76,941 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HDK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 76,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 70,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2024 68,075 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 59,019 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 59,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 55,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 55,652 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 55,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 54,375 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 48,499 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside wiper blade smearing windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2017 42,540 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 19 Dec 2017 42,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,696 miles

Knock heard/felt through steering column when turning steering wheel lock to lock,no play detected.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer tread depths nearing limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer tread depths nearing limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,575 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,694 miles

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

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

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 HDK is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HDK, 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 HDK registered?

WJ12 HDK is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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