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WR61 HRL

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,805 mi
Last recorded69,805 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 HRL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 69,805 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 69,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 66,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 64,620 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 64,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,244 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 57,244 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,098 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 53,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 49,661 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 49,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 33,529 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 28,287 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 28,287 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,385 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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WR61 HRL is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WR61 HRL, 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 WR61 HRL registered?

WR61 HRL is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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