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WJ12 OWK

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,700 mi
Last recorded73,700 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 73,700 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,514 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 64,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 60,029 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,831 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 54,831 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 50,940 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 47,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 39,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 35,201 miles

ADVISE 195/65 15 TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front ADVISE 195/65 15 TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 28,448 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,689 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OWK 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 92.9%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

WJ12 OWK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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