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WU12 NRZ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,724 mi
Last recorded25,724 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 NRZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 25,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces corroded and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 25,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside wear in top mounting bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracking on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 25,438 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 25,438 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 25,055 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 25,054 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 24,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,683 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,210 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 NRZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 NRZ, 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 WU12 NRZ registered?

WU12 NRZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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