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WJ12 VWO

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,753 mi
Last recorded60,753 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VWO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 60,753 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 25 Mar 2025 59,459 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 54,670 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 49,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 44,825 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,684 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,603 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,010 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 25,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VWO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

WJ12 VWO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 VWO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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