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SL62 WVD

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,955 mi
Last recorded64,955 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 WVD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 64,955 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 61,207 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear/various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 61,206 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear/various suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,159 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and suspension arms connected are corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (5.3.6 (a) (i))

multiple heat shields insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 46,363 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

slight under body corrosion/suspension corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,249 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 40,395 miles

both front tyres worn

n/s/f wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f wheel slightly dented

o/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2018 35,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 30,851 miles

o/s/f wheel rim slightly dented

o/s/r tyre valve deteriorated

slight wear in n/s/f suspension arm bush

Pass 17 Dec 2016 24,407 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 24,407 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 18,985 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 WVD 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 SL62 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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