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GK12 WYC

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,274 mi
Last recorded80,274 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 WYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 80,274 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 80,274 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 75,079 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,583 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 69,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 64,407 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,404 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,704 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 54,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 50,684 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 50,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,698 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,413 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,126 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,193 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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GK12 WYC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GK12 WYC, 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 GK12 WYC registered?

GK12 WYC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is GK12 WYC safe to buy?

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