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WJ62 KMG

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,033 mi
Last recorded71,033 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 KMG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,033 miles

DPF warning light on

Fail 29 Feb 2024 71,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF warning light on

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 58,164 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 54,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 42,509 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 37,400 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 30,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 21,826 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,435 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 17,032 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 17,004 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,890 miles

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

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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WJ62 KMG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ62 KMG, 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 WJ62 KMG registered?

WJ62 KMG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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