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WJ62 UKC

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,165 mi
Last recorded163,165 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 UKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 163,165 miles

OIL LEAK, front underside contaminated

Offside Rear child seat

auxiliary belt deteriorating

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

rear sub-frame & suspension components corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2025 162,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint also gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM

OIL LEAK, front underside contaminated

Offside Rear child seat

auxiliary belt deteriorating

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust mount bracket broken from exhaust

rear sub-frame & suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2024 153,320 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip pad wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexi pipe section outer sleeve broken up

OIL LEAK, front underside contaminated by oil

Rear subframe and suspension components corroding but not weakening components

Small stone chips windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2024 153,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip pad wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexi pipe section outer sleeve broken up

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroding but not weakening components

Small stone chips windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,492 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint outer sleeve coming apart

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged ( perished and splitting) (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ( engine ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroded but not structurally weakened

Fail 7 Aug 2023 142,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust front pipe flexi joint outer sleeve coming apart

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged ( perished and splitting) (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ( engine ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroded but not structurally weakened

Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,667 miles

OIL LEAK, front underside & steering rack contaminated

auxiliary belt perishing

child seats nearside & offside rear

corrosion taking place to underside rear to sub-frame & suspension components

wider tyres fitted at rear!!

Pass 27 Jul 2021 120,177 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipe ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 120,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipe ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,568 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,925 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,514 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UKC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WJ62 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

WJ62 UKC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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