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MK12 WDX

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,729 mi
Last recorded98,729 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 WDX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 94,069 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,026 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,805 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 78,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,556 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,040 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 50,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,219 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 30,520 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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MK12 WDX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel 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 MK12 WDX, 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 MK12 WDX registered?

MK12 WDX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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