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FV12 WTO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,710 mi
Last recorded81,710 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 WTO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 76,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 65,789 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 63,814 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 63,814 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,229 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 54,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 51,539 miles

brake warning light on dash but brakes ok & fluid ok

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,423 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under body corrosion

under body covers

Pass 17 Mar 2018 41,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished 205/50r17

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 25,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,446 miles

Nail in front tyre

Small split on O/S wiper blade but still clears screen ok

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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FV12 WTO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV12 WTO, 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 FV12 WTO registered?

FV12 WTO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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