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WU12 OGW

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,112 mi
Last recorded57,112 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 OGW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 53,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering notchy

Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,515 miles

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

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

Steering 'notchy' during lock to lock checks

Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,992 miles

Nearside shock absorber dust cover perished and split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover perished and split

Steering feels "juddery"in operation -possibly due to front suspension top strut mounting defective

Fail 15 Mar 2022 46,992 miles

Nearside shock absorber dust cover perished and split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover perished and split

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

Steering feels "juddery"in operation -possibly due to front suspension top strut mounting defective

Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,665 miles

front brake pads

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front abs sensor wire chaffed

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,111 miles

slight jerking at steering wheel possible suspension top mount

Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,105 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 OGW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OGW, 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 WU12 OGW registered?

WU12 OGW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WU12 OGW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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