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WK12 VRG

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,700 mi
Last recorded129,700 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VRG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 129,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 129,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 103,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,408 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 87,406 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel neck breather pipe ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn slightly on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel filler neck breather pipe corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 62,912 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,521 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 55,519 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 47,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,372 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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WK12 VRG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK12 VRG, 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 WK12 VRG registered?

WK12 VRG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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