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WV12 BZH

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,410 mi
Last recorded91,410 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BZH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 91,410 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

STEERING WHEEL HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Fail 27 Mar 2026 91,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

STEERING WHEEL HAS SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Pass 29 Mar 2025 86,682 miles

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

underbody and components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,148 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 81,148 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 75,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 75,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,743 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 70,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 62,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 62,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,675 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 56,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,814 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,984 miles

advise undertrays

Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,017 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,556 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 28,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BZH is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BZH, 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 WV12 BZH registered?

WV12 BZH is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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