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WL61 FNK

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,354 mi
Last recorded112,354 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL61 FNK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 112,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 112,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 105,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 105,939 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,152 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 99,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrison

Pass 1 Dec 2021 90,372 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))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 90,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,172 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,100 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 84,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,539 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 73,539 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,730 miles

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

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Pass 11 Jun 2015 49,360 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,264 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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WL61 FNK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL61 FNK, 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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WL61 FNK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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