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AY62 WMW

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,374 mi
Last recorded106,374 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 WMW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 106,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 98,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,852 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 67,846 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 65,617 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,672 miles

dpf warning light flashing

engine oil at maximum dilution mark on dipstick

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,982 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 2 Sep 2017 47,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,518 miles

Both rear tyres cracking at tread area.

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 29,207 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AY62 WMW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 61,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY62 WMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY62 WMW registered?

AY62 WMW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AY62 WMW safe to buy?

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