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WJ12 PUO

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,340 mi
Last recorded57,340 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 PUO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 57,340 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush deteriorating cracking . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the outer tread blocks . ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower suspension arms have corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,274 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 48,868 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 9 Feb 2021 43,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 43,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,331 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Feb 2020 39,326 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads approx. 70-75%worn

Pass 4 Feb 2019 35,095 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre inner wall as slight cuts

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 30,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Pass 6 Feb 2017 26,262 miles

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT BROKEN (NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT)

Rear BOTH TYRES STARTING TO WEAR INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Mar 2016 21,246 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% WORN (3.5.1g)

tape repair to O/S/R lamp unit

Fail 1 Mar 2016 21,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage LIGHT LENS BROKEN (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,293 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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 PUO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

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

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