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WP12 BYO

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,460 mi
Last recorded40,460 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 BYO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 40,460 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 37,493 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 33,932 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,914 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,544 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 28,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 27,654 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 27,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,472 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,433 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,620 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 13,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,392 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer side-wall

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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WP12 BYO is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red 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 WP12 BYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP12 BYO registered?

WP12 BYO is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is WP12 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 BYO 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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