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WF62 KAU

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,177 mi
Last recorded72,177 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 KAU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2024 68,750 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner & outer edge

Slight cracking / perishing on n/s rear tyre around tread on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2023 65,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Around tread ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 61,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 56,976 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 56,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine has misfire

Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,446 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 53,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,411 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 47,391 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 42,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 35,750 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 15 Sep 2016 35,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,166 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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WF62 KAU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WF62 KAU, 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 WF62 KAU registered?

WF62 KAU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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