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WJ12 MSV

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,009 mi
Last recorded155,009 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 MSV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 155,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 148,938 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 141,666 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 141,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 131,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 123,185 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 116,884 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,121 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 68,078 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,419 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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WJ12 MSV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ12 MSV, 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 WJ12 MSV registered?

WJ12 MSV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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