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WJ12 TEY

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,759 mi
Last recorded36,759 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory = inner edge below limit !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 26,316 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2023 19,680 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 18,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,466 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,859 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 13,778 miles

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

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

Slight knocking felt at steering wheel on lock to lock but no play found

Pass 27 Mar 2018 11,985 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 8,531 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 6,632 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 TEY is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

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

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