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WV12 XBG

2012 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,427 mi
Last recorded28,427 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 XBG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 28,427 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 26,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 25,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 23,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 21,652 miles

offside front tyre is cracked/perished on inner tread area

Fail 23 Sep 2021 21,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre is cracked/perished on inner tread area

Pass 30 Sep 2020 19,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 17,216 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 14,942 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 14,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,873 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 10,193 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 10,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall + outer side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,220 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 XBG is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

WV12 XBG is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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