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WF62 LYP

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,866 mi
Last recorded176,866 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 LYP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 176,866 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, including suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2024 175,313 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

corrosion front suspension arms

corrosion rear subframe / suspension arms

engine undertrays missing

Pass 29 Sep 2023 173,337 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front inner arch liner broken

rear cross members corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 173,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front inner arch liner broken

rear cross members corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 169,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise engine under trays / inner arch liner nearside front

Fail 29 Sep 2022 169,545 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise engine under trays / inner arch liner nearside front

Pass 2 Oct 2021 164,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more so inner edge and feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight surface corrosion all four brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2019 154,415 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 154,414 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 134,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 12,828 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 112,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH N/S & O/S/F TYRES NEARING LIMIT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

BOTH N/S & O/S/F TYRES NEARING LIMIT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,257 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 94,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,763 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slight wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre slight wearing inner edge

undertrays fitted underbody not allowing full inspection

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 LYP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LYP, 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 LYP registered?

WF62 LYP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is WF62 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 LYP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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