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WV12 BZR

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,285 mi
Last recorded108,285 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 108,285 miles

Corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension / subframe

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 108,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension / subframe

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,600 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 105,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Welded repair to ball joint (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,485 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 101,469 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 92,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 76,563 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 76,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,214 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 61,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on close to legal limit 2.3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat shield knocking on rear exhaust rear silencer

Fail 22 Feb 2019 61,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on close to legal limit 2.3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear heat shield knocking on rear exhaust rear silencer

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,846 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,846 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,816 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 43,815 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 28,591 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 28,591 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 BZR is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BZR, 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 BZR is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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