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WJ62 VFO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,363 mi
Last recorded144,363 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 144,363 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower 2 x outer front lower ball joint gaiters perished

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 127,760 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 127,576 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

injector seal blowing and fumes in car

Pass 19 Jan 2024 119,410 miles

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2024 119,409 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,269 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 101,267 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 92,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 85,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 75,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,588 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,932 miles

upper & lower engine covers

Fail 17 Feb 2016 34,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

upper & lower engine covers

Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,981 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 VFO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VFO, 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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WJ62 VFO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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