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WP61 XXL

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,199 mi
Last recorded143,199 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 XXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 143,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 126,439 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 126,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 107,977 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 107,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 97,188 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 89,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,143 miles

All tyres perished in tread.

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 85,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

All tyres perished in tread.

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,967 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 65,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 65,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,718 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,485 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 XXL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP61 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

WP61 XXL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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