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WU12 NSO

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,490 mi
Last recorded65,490 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 NSO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 65,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,617 miles

Slight corrosion on inner face on n/s front brake disc

Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,036 miles

Offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Mar 2022 43,459 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Leaking and unrepairable ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,388 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,869 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,076 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,621 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,407 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,830 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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WU12 NSO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WU12 NSO, 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 WU12 NSO registered?

WU12 NSO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is WU12 NSO safe to buy?

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