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WJ62 UJR

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,891 mi
Last recorded45,891 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 UJR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,891 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 45,890 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 45,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,087 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 45,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2023 44,855 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 42,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 41,625 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,435 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 39,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres cracking / perishing in tread

Rear tyres have excessive inner edge wear

Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,550 miles

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 UJR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ62 UJR registered?

WJ62 UJR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is WJ62 UJR safe to buy?

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