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WJ62 VFP

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,892 mi
Last recorded62,892 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VFP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 62,892 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear indicators and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion and to rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight damage to o/s/r wheel inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,271 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 52,962 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall wear

Offside Rear tyre inner edge war

Pass 28 Sep 2022 47,703 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 42,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,656 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 38,656 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 34,699 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2018 27,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 22,584 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,886 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 17,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,666 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 VFP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

WJ62 VFP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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