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WV12 UVH

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,129 mi
Last recorded86,129 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 86,129 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 86,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 82,570 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 80,975 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,973 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,911 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,823 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 60,823 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,298 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 55,298 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,675 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,059 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,483 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,258 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 UVH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV12 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

WV12 UVH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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