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WV12 XBF

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,542 mi
Last recorded76,542 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XBF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 76,542 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 72,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 72,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 65,224 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 55,948 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 55,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 48,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 40,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,329 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))

n/s/f inner tyre wall damage

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,764 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damage

rear tyres perished and cut

Pass 17 May 2018 19,960 miles

screen chipped

Pass 7 Jun 2017 14,645 miles

Front tyres 3mm and perished

Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 8,409 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 XBF is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

WV12 XBF is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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