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YR12 WGZ

2012 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,817 mi
Last recorded14,817 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 246,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WGZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 14,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but clearing ok (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 14,040 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 13,585 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 13,137 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2023 13,137 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2022 12,561 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 12,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 11,526 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 10,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 9,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 8,023 miles

under trays

Pass 20 Apr 2016 6,357 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 4,399 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 WGZ is a 2012 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

YR12 WGZ is a 2012 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is YR12 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 WGZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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