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FY12 WWM

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,038 mi
Last recorded135,038 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 WWM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 135,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 123,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 117,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 112,474 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 109,882 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 28 Apr 2022 109,882 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 19 May 2021 98,856 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 May 2020 90,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose over rear beam

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2019 79,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 66,545 miles

age related cracking in OSR tyre tread

Fail 14 May 2018 66,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 50,751 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 50,751 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 39,236 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,885 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 WWM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY12 WWM, 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 WWM registered?

FY12 WWM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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