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WR12 YWB

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,633 mi
Last recorded106,633 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 YWB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 106,633 miles

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

Offside Front headlight mount broken but still secure

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 106,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front headlight mount broken but still secure

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,064 miles

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

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

underbody suspension corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jul 2024 92,441 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,254 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,706 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear drum slightly damp no leaks found at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,402 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 48,399 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,686 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 40,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing on tyre (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 33,950 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,812 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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WR12 YWB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR12 YWB, 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 WR12 YWB registered?

WR12 YWB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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