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WF12 DGV

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,272 mi
Last recorded114,272 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 DGV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 114,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 109,520 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 99,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,064 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 58,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,695 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 52,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 47,680 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 47,680 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,589 miles

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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 30 Mar 2017 33,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pad 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,983 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 DGV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WF12 DGV, 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 WF12 DGV registered?

WF12 DGV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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