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WD62 DHE

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,382 mi
Last recorded49,382 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD62 DHE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,382 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion, covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides near legal limit, and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 48,295 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,660 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,662 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 46,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 46,257 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 45,587 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,887 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 39,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 32,177 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on both sides of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 27,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 20,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WD62 DHE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WD62 DHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD62 DHE registered?

WD62 DHE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is WD62 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD62 DHE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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