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WK12 VRD

2012 Mazda 2

Maroon Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,338 mi
Last recorded94,338 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VRD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 94,338 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play steering column/UJ

surface corrosion rear axle

surface corrosion rear chassis rails

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2025 90,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

steering column u.j has play

under vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front brake discs lipped

steering Column has slight play in u.j

Pass 6 Feb 2023 77,753 miles

Both rear tyres mishaped

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,254 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

steering rack worn

Pass 9 Feb 2021 63,939 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 59,545 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 80v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 80v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 46,923 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 46,923 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,831 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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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WK12 VRD is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Maroon with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WK12 VRD, 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 WK12 VRD registered?

WK12 VRD is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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