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WJ62 MZX

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,642 mi
Last recorded126,642 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 126,642 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 126,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,810 miles

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled. Wheel bearing has play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Screen wash bottle leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2024 109,810 miles

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel buckled. Wheel bearing has play

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2023 95,054 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 95,054 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,298 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight knocking noise detected also ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 63,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight knocking noise detected also ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,453 miles

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

Oil level getting low

Fail 25 Mar 2020 56,453 miles

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

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

Oil level getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,893 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,884 miles

Central Front play in rack

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,924 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 20,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,669 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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WJ62 MZX is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MZX, 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 WJ62 MZX registered?

WJ62 MZX is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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