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WM12 FDC

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,984 mi
Last recorded167,984 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 FDC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 167,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 154,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 154,239 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 139,808 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 139,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 121,825 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))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 121,673 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 30 Jun 2022 104,667 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 104,665 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to cord. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Knock from steering.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,188 miles

Knock from steering

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre stepped

Fail 22 Jun 2021 97,187 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Intermittant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Knock from steering

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre stepped

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jun 2020 89,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,500 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 78,500 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,002 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,940 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 54,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 43,922 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 43,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,215 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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WM12 FDC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WM12 FDC, 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 WM12 FDC registered?

WM12 FDC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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