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WF12 DFL

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,193 mi
Last recorded60,193 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 DFL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 60,193 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Stickers and air freshener

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres have deep cracks in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,941 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 50,245 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 39,876 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both front inner joints.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,535 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,667 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,774 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,384 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,053 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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WF12 DFL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF12 DFL, 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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WF12 DFL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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