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WJ12 WGX

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,109 mi
Last recorded42,109 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 42,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 40,327 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 38,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jan 2023 36,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 34,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 30,767 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 28,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 26,753 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 25,236 miles

knocking noise from steering column

Pass 3 Feb 2017 23,682 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

STEERING COLUMN KNOCK/RATTLE

Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,844 miles

Rear BOTH TYRES PERISHED (CRACKED AROUND TREAD)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 19,788 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 WGX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

WJ12 WGX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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