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WJ12 TFN

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,882 mi
Last recorded141,882 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 TFN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 141,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 125,448 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion under vehicle frame

Pass 30 May 2023 108,911 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2023 108,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2022 94,978 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 84,897 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 84,897 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 70,348 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,741 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 55,741 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,625 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 42,606 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 TFN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN registered?

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

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