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WP61 LZA

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,938 mi
Last recorded47,938 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 LZA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 47,938 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 39,850 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 39,847 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 39,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,240 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 39,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 36,905 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,962 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 33,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,350 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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WP61 LZA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP61 LZA, 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 WP61 LZA registered?

WP61 LZA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is WP61 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 LZA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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