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WG12 JJU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,714 mi
Last recorded91,714 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 JJU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 91,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 78,078 miles

All rear suspension components/subframe corrosion

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

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

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

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

engine sump excessive corrosion

front suspension /subframe light corrosion

headlight lenses deteriorated

under body covers fitted

wipers corroded and smearing

Fail 24 May 2024 78,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All rear suspension components/subframe corrosion

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid / filled at test (3.5 (a))

engine sump excessive corrosion

front suspension /subframe light corrosion

headlight lenses deteriorated

under body covers fitted

wipers corroded and smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,313 miles

Engine sump extremely corroded. likely to start leaking soon

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 59,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

light corrosion to vehicle suspension components

Fail 11 Apr 2022 59,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

light corrosion to vehicle suspension components

Pass 6 Apr 2021 57,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 54,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 44,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,602 miles

Wipers slightly smeary

Fail 3 Mar 2017 33,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,200 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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WG12 JJU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WG12 JJU, 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 WG12 JJU registered?

WG12 JJU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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