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WV12 BZE

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,451 mi
Last recorded68,451 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 BZE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 68,451 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 68,451 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 61,313 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 61,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,532 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 56,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 56,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,280 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 43,468 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has been repaired

Offside Rear tyre has been repaired and is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight damage

both front tyre pluged

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,560 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 20 Oct 2014 21,180 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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WV12 BZE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BZE, 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 WV12 BZE registered?

WV12 BZE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is WV12 BZE safe to buy?

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