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WK12 VRW

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,973 mi
Last recorded89,973 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VRW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 89,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven tread wear/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 77,724 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,339 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,058 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 65,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,328 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 54,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,489 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 48,487 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,703 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 35,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,527 miles

Both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Small cut in Nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,081 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,454 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 VRW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

WK12 VRW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is WK12 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 VRW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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