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WV12 UVB

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,108 mi
Last recorded121,108 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 121,108 miles

nearside and offside front wheels have a sight rotation noise

nearside rear tyre is going out of shape on inner tread

offside front headlamp patten is sightly weak

underside of vehicle has corrosion in various areas

Fail 9 Jun 2026 121,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front brake discs are lipped and have corrosion on edges

nearside and offside front wheels have a sight rotation noise

nearside rear tyre is going out of shape on inner tread

offside front headlamp patten is sightly weak

underside of vehicle has corrosion in various areas

Pass 7 Jun 2025 115,936 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 112,104 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 112,104 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 108,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 105,728 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 105,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 103,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 100,210 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2019 96,601 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 96,599 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 87,805 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,681 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2016 63,636 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,973 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 UVB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

WV12 UVB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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