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MK12 WEF

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,215 mi
Last recorded112,215 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 WEF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 112,215 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 97,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 85,036 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 54,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,820 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,082 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 40,082 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 33,276 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 18,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 14,072 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 WEF 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 92.3%.

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 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 WEF, 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 WEF registered?

MK12 WEF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is MK12 WEF safe to buy?

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