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WN62 BWD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 BWD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps main beam tell-tale lamp very dim (4.1.3 (a))

dash lights/lamps partially operating

Pass 12 Dec 2024 101,448 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 92,109 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 83,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,576 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,136 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 65,136 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and through to 2nd layer rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

plastic sillbox and floorpan covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,631 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 45,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,529 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 34,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

advise tracking

Pass 10 Nov 2016 23,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre too close to shoulder to repair ()

Rear dog cage on rear seats preventing checks of rear seat belts

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 14,360 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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WN62 BWD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 WN62 BWD, 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 WN62 BWD registered?

WN62 BWD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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