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WV12 BYW

2012 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,323 mi
Last recorded110,323 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BYW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,323 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 110,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,203 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,771 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,934 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 69,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Internal lens/reflector loose in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm, cut not too chords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,457 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 48,233 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,017 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 38,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 31,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,378 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 26 Feb 2015 15,752 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 BYW is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WV12 BYW, 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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WV12 BYW is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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