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W14 TAC

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,140 mi
Last recorded99,140 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 TAC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 99,140 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 99,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 96,611 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 93,264 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 93,259 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 89,662 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2022 85,405 miles

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

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))

underside has corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,867 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Pass 21 May 2020 78,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,344 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,010 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 66,009 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Calliper has slight leak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,894 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,326 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,339 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W14 TAC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W14 TAC, 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 W14 TAC registered?

W14 TAC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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