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WK62 WCA

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,531 mi
Last recorded150,531 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 WCA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 150,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 131,502 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 117,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,800 miles

stone chip on screen

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,766 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 84,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,404 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,246 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 20 Jul 2017 46,353 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 46,353 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spacesaver fitted to o/s/r (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,844 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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WK62 WCA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WK62 WCA, 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 WK62 WCA registered?

WK62 WCA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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