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FJ12 WHB

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 WHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 97,496 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 92,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,702 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 88,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 82,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 72,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 57,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 49,015 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 38,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,686 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 12,493 miles

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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FJ12 WHB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FJ12 WHB, 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 FJ12 WHB registered?

FJ12 WHB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is FJ12 WHB safe to buy?

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