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WL12 LKV

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 LKV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 78,611 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,261 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 72,232 miles

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,231 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 62,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,161 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 50,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 47,655 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 47,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,261 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 37,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,575 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 27,301 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,934 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 21,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,215 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 19,215 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,901 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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WL12 LKV is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL12 LKV, 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 WL12 LKV registered?

WL12 LKV is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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