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WJ12 OXK

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,893 mi
Last recorded117,893 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 OXK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 117,893 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody and rear suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2024 110,022 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion on under body of vehicle

Fail 21 Aug 2024 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion on under body of vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2023 105,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 105,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,496 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 92,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 86,918 miles

Low emitter.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape. (205/50/17). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Fog light slightly damage.

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 86,918 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Low emitter.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Slightly out of shape. (205/50/17). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Fog light slightly damage.

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 78,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge almost devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 32,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OXK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc 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 WJ12 OXK, 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 WJ12 OXK registered?

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

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