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WG61 OTA

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,835 mi
Last recorded40,835 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 OTA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 40,835 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,947 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 35,382 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 33,775 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,685 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 25,652 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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WG61 OTA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WG61 OTA, 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 WG61 OTA registered?

WG61 OTA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is WG61 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 OTA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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