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WN12 AWA

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,179 mi
Last recorded126,179 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 AWA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 126,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 119,984 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 115,313 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 115,313 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides, lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 106,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both units (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 96,056 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,130 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 77,074 miles

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,318 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 55,085 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,227 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,499 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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WN12 AWA 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 85.7%.

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 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 WN12 AWA, 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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WN12 AWA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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