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WJ12 PUY

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,811 mi
Last recorded108,811 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 PUY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,811 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 103,916 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 103,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 94,956 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 94,956 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 86,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 69,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,419 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,861 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 40,845 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2016 40,845 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 PUY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 PUY, 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 PUY registered?

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

Is WJ12 PUY safe to buy?

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