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WJ61 RTO

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,271 mi
Last recorded62,271 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 RTO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 62,271 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 58,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,675 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 47,672 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 47,672 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 40,206 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2019 40,205 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2018 32,273 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 28,499 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 26,508 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 25,151 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,343 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)

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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WJ61 RTO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ61 RTO, 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 WJ61 RTO registered?

WJ61 RTO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is WJ61 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 RTO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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