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WJ62 VFL

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,547 mi
Last recorded88,547 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VFL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 88,547 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and slight knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,756 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,047 miles

both front top mounting bearings stiff in operation

Fail 7 Oct 2023 75,047 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front top mounting bearings stiff in operation

Pass 1 Oct 2022 65,824 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 57,778 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 52,433 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 52,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,110 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,319 miles

both front top mounts noisey

Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,540 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 VFL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ62 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

WJ62 VFL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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