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WX12 ZGS

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 ZGS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 73,272 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,077 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 68,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 66,034 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 62,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,342 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 57,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 52,986 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,546 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,434 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,982 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 28,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 13,744 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,744 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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WX12 ZGS 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 WX12 ZGS, 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 WX12 ZGS registered?

WX12 ZGS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is WX12 ZGS safe to buy?

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