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FX12 WVM

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,498 mi
Last recorded91,498 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 WVM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 91,498 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm also outer edges cracking 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,282 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 70,280 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,581 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2024 68,581 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2023 62,569 miles

Front front washers weak

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly damp but no obvious leaks

Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 56,156 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,505 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 52,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 48,363 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,925 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 40,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2017 35,723 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 35,723 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,418 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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FX12 WVM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FX12 WVM, 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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FX12 WVM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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