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WJ12 PUE

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,530 mi
Last recorded130,530 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 PUE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 130,530 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 138,530 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nail in offside rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 123,691 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 116,342 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))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 116,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,165 miles

a/c rad in poor condition

n/s/f shock leaking

o/s/r numberplate light inop

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 28 Feb 2022 99,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

all suspension bushes worn but no play

all suspension corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

sump corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,434 miles

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

a/c rad in poor condition

rear inner pads not visible

small play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

suspension corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 76,158 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,977 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,070 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 52,070 miles

Stop lamp not working hi - level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small chips to windscreen

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 PUE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PUE, 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 PUE registered?

WJ12 PUE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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