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WV12 XBB

2012 Mazda 2

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,072 mi
Last recorded105,072 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,072 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

oil level low

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2024 94,575 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Lower gearbox stabiliser mount deteriorating

Offside front tyre wearing to edges and damage to sidewall

Offside rear tyre perishing between treads

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,934 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 82,171 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 82,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 77,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,478 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,722 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 71,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,315 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 35,384 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,288 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 XBB is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

WV12 XBB is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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