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WJ12 VRG

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,348 mi
Last recorded81,348 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VRG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 81,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 78,410 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s head lamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Nearside Rear rear lamp unit lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Pass 2 May 2024 73,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 68,355 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 63,392 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 57,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 57,145 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge on outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,680 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 52,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,719 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,314 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,694 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,031 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VRG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

WJ12 VRG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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