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WJ62 UJY

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,923 mi
Last recorded37,923 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 UJY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 37,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 37,923 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 36,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 35,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 34,405 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 31,826 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 27,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 20,356 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing on sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2016 16,474 miles

Passenger front wiper blade splitting

all tyres perished

both front wipers deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2016 16,474 miles

Passenger front wiper blade splitting

Rear registration plate obscured Towbar (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2015 12,658 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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WJ62 UJY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ62 UJY, 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 WJ62 UJY registered?

WJ62 UJY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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