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YR12 WGJ

2012 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,091 mi
Last recorded52,091 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 52,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 50,850 miles

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

Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 23 Mar 2023 50,687 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 50,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,646 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 43,639 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,793 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 34,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,268 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 32,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner side wall beginning to show signs of deterioration. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,836 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 29,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Age cracks around tread grooves (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has a nail embedded in the sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,044 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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YR12 WGJ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR12 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR12 WGJ registered?

YR12 WGJ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YR12 WGJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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