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YR12 WWZ

2012 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,234 mi
Last recorded86,234 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 86,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 86,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 81,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 65,780 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 65,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,408 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,969 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,747 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,200 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2017 24,880 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2016 13,864 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,439 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 WWZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 YR12 WWZ, 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 YR12 WWZ registered?

YR12 WWZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is YR12 WWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 WWZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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