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WV12 BYR

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,122 mi
Last recorded162,122 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BYR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 162,122 miles

Front underbody engine cover fitted

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms. Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2026 162,095 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower front under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of front sub-frame

Lower general under body corrosion

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms spring carriers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 148,105 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower general surface under body corrosion

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 148,105 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower general surface under body corrosion

Offside Front Position lamp not working replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 138,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,688 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,458 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,402 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,338 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,157 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,649 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,948 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,999 miles

NSR / OSR /NSF / OSF Tyres worn inside edges

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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WV12 BYR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 WV12 BYR, 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 WV12 BYR registered?

WV12 BYR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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