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WJ12 MTX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,977 mi
Last recorded91,977 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 MTX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 91,977 miles

engine eml off at time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2025 91,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,473 miles

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

eml off at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,548 miles

eml off at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 80,845 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,182 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 73,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 64,844 miles

Front Brake discs & pads worn

Nearside Rear Play in anti roll bar link

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 5 Jun 2017 51,107 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,035 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ12 MTX 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 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 WJ12 MTX, 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 WJ12 MTX registered?

WJ12 MTX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ12 MTX shows 14 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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