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WJ62 UGZ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,469 mi
Last recorded99,469 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 UGZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 99,469 miles

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Fail 2 Dec 2025 99,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 12 Dec 2024 95,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive

Fail 6 Dec 2024 95,683 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,721 miles

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable (outer edge) 205/50r17 ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,792 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 69,322 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 69,321 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery to short to fit holder (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low front light too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 53,369 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,566 miles

D.P.F. WARNING LIGHT ON.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 38,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,944 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

Offside Rear tyre stepped

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 UGZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel 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 WJ62 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

WJ62 UGZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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