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SL62 WTK

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,768 mi
Last recorded111,768 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 WTK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 111,768 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 111,768 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,718 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 99,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/r droplink has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has slight nick in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,702 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 79,702 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,682 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,184 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 73,182 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,536 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 67,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,002 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 54,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Wiper Torn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,331 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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SL62 WTK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SL62 WTK, 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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SL62 WTK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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