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MK12 WFL

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,632 mi
Last recorded99,632 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 WFL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 82,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,5mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking badly 2015 dot code 195 65 15 91 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 2,5 mm estimated unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

flex pipe on exhaust very poor condition

park brake travel high

Fail 7 Jul 2023 72,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,5mm estimated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking badly 2015 dot code 195 65 15 91 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 2,5 mm estimated unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

flex pipe on exhaust very poor condition

park brake travel high

Pass 27 Jun 2022 64,808 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 60,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2 mm limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,790 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 47,790 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 41,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 39,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise os mirror casing damaged / mirror intact

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 WFL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

MK12 WFL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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