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WJ12 PUH

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,765 mi
Last recorded52,765 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 PUH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 52,765 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 52,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,672 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,157 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 42,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,964 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 33,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,444 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,775 miles

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 PUH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PUH, 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 PUH registered?

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

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