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WJ62 VFS

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,659 mi
Last recorded64,659 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VFS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 64,659 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 64,659 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 60,468 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 54,438 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 49,027 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 44,391 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 44,391 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 41,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 36,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 31,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 31,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 24,508 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 24,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 13,788 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 3,724 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 VFS is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

WJ62 VFS is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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