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WK12 XXF

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,840 mi
Last recorded91,840 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 XXF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 91,840 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,591 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame has surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 86,552 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All rear suspension arms and components corroded.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Subframe corroded.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 78,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2024 78,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2023 72,454 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2022 68,438 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,333 miles

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

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

sill covers/under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,567 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 22,952 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,270 miles

Both front wiper blades perished but clearing the screen

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread but no ply exposed

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,475 miles

covers fitted obscuring testable areas

Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,112 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 XXF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK12 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

WK12 XXF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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