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WJ12 OWM

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,357 mi
Last recorded53,357 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 53,357 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below the fuel tank and marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded marked yellow ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 51,257 miles

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

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

Lower engine mount cracking

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF + NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2023 47,898 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2023 47,898 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 43,055 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 43,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,061 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Feb 2020 38,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,778 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 34,776 miles

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

O/S and N/S rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Feb 2018 28,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 22,794 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 18,959 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWM 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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

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

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