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WJ12 MSU

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,109 mi
Last recorded56,109 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 MSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 56,109 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Heat shield - Insecure (Fuel tank)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 52,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 51,717 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 49,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 47,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,966 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 45,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,164 miles

Front front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,635 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 37,635 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,245 miles

passenger front windscreen wiper deteriorated.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged, not deep enough to reach cord.

passenger front windscreen wiper deteriorated.

Both front tyres bald on inner shoulder. Cord not visable yet, but starting to wear through casing itself.

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 MSU is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

WJ12 MSU is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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