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HJ12 WBK

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,186 mi
Last recorded86,186 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 WBK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 86,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 81,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 75,158 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 66,407 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 57,254 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 47,442 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link has slight play/wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has deep cuts in tread but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has deep cuts in tread but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 45,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear arm rubber bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer side wall starting to perrish

Pass 23 Apr 2018 31,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 21,769 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 21,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,233 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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HJ12 WBK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ12 WBK, 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 HJ12 WBK registered?

HJ12 WBK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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