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WU62 OOC

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,233 mi
Last recorded92,233 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 OOC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 92,233 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2025 92,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 82,548 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 82,548 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,587 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 76,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,902 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,245 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 24,230 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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WU62 OOC is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WU62 OOC, 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 WU62 OOC registered?

WU62 OOC is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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