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WJ12 TFA

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,255 mi
Last recorded93,255 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 TFA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 93,255 miles

Knock from steering column

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm & low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre has slightly uneven tread wear on inner edge

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

knock from steering column

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2024 81,771 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slightly uneven tread wear on inner edge

clutch pedal rubber worn through on edge

slight knock from steering column

Fail 13 Mar 2024 81,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has slightly uneven tread wear on inner edge

clutch pedal rubber worn through on edge

slight knock from steering column

Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth

steering column noisey

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering column noisey

Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,804 miles

knock from steering column

Fail 18 Mar 2021 65,800 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

knock from steering column

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,320 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & cuts in tread & worn on outer edge & in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knock from steering column

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall scuffed and damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering coloum noisey

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering coloum noisey

Pass 8 Mar 2017 46,868 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Rear BOTH WHEELS INNER RIMS BUCKLED SLIGHTLY

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE B

STEERING COLUMN KNOCK/RATTLE

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,966 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 35,965 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,406 miles

os front tyre worn on inner 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 TFA is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

WJ12 TFA is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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