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WV12 BYT

2012 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,163 mi
Last recorded30,163 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BYT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 30,163 miles

Nearside Front strut protective cover split

Offside Front strut protective cover split

Pass 13 Feb 2025 29,496 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber protective cover split

Offside Front shock absorber protective cover split

Pass 22 Feb 2024 28,782 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber protective boot split

Offside Front shock absorber protective boot split

Pass 14 Feb 2023 27,845 miles

Front strut / shock absorber protective cover split (both sides)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 27,009 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 26,312 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 25,633 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,538 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 20,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 16,967 miles

both front tyres worn low on iner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,133 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 10,356 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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WV12 BYT is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WV12 BYT, 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 WV12 BYT registered?

WV12 BYT is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is WV12 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 BYT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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