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FY12 WWL

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,839 mi
Last recorded76,839 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 WWL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 76,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread life. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread life. (5.2.3 (e))

advise wheel alignment.

front to rear corrosion on the inner door sills.

underbody corrosion present front to rear.

Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,434 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 67,434 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,103 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,780 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,000 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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FY12 WWL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 FY12 WWL, 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 FY12 WWL registered?

FY12 WWL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is FY12 WWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 WWL 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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