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WJ62 KNE

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,429 mi
Last recorded111,429 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 KNE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 111,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 111,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 101,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 92,025 miles

General underbody/underbody components corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round (1954516

Offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2023 92,025 miles

General underbody/underbody components corroded

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear asymmetric tyre fitted wrong way round (1954516

Offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,187 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,493 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 38,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 29,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 23,988 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2016 16,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 14,065 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 14,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge (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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WJ62 KNE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ62 KNE, 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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WJ62 KNE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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