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WU62 ONJ

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,903 mi
Last recorded97,903 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 ONJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 91,725 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,235 miles

under sills and subframes surface rust

Pass 25 Aug 2022 71,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 55,309 miles

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

Rear tires ten years old & perished.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,608 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,961 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 40,961 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,367 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 38,367 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,500 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,735 miles

both front tyres on 3mm but worn more on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,917 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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WU62 ONJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc 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 WU62 ONJ, 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 WU62 ONJ registered?

WU62 ONJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is WU62 ONJ safe to buy?

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