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GK62 WNG

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,012 mi
Last recorded114,012 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 WNG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 114,012 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,955 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 104,955 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 97,376 miles

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

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

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

middle to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,784 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 91,784 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 87,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald + has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm + inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,283 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,263 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 55,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,899 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres mishapen and worn on inner edges (both)

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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GK62 WNG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GK62 WNG, 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 GK62 WNG registered?

GK62 WNG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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