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WJ12 WHD

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,864 mi
Last recorded46,864 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 WHD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 46,864 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and lover arms \rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 46,842 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and lover arms \rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 43,419 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 43,419 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 39,382 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 33,905 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 32,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 31,657 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 31,648 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 31,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 27,305 miles

Front Both tyres are worn on edges.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,657 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 24,150 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 21,738 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 WHD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 WHD, 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 WHD registered?

WJ12 WHD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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