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WK12 XXR

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,969 mi
Last recorded92,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XXR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 92,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,535 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 89,401 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle rusty

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 3 Jul 2024 89,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle rusty

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,917 miles

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

Offside driveshaft seal damp

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rusty underneath

Pass 7 Jul 2022 82,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2021 80,178 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,162 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 74,062 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 74,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn central bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,893 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,818 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2018 52,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,029 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 34,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14' (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24' (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XXR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK12 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

WK12 XXR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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