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WU12 NRE

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,348 mi
Last recorded100,348 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 NRE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 100,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 18 Jul 2025 96,845 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 96,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 93,288 miles

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

exhaust corroded

inner sill panels corroded

Pass 6 May 2023 88,076 miles

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

flat spot damage to n/s/f wheel rim

headlamp lenses discoloured

n/s/f tyre wearing low and perishing

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,635 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 77,743 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 69,245 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 52,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,311 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,092 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,672 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 25,951 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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WU12 NRE is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green 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 WU12 NRE, 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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WU12 NRE is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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