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CX12 FBU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,626 mi
Last recorded70,626 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 FBU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 70,626 miles

Front wipers smear

Fuel breather pipe heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *Near legal limit* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,979 miles

Both rear inner sills heavily corroded.

Front sub frame and suspension heavily corroded

Rear suspension and sub frame heavily corroded

Slight wear/play NSR anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,022 miles

Both front wishbones corroded and rear bushes separating.

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,227 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (both front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components and subframes heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 60,227 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (both front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension components and subframes heavily corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 57,069 miles

General corrosion font and rear suspension components.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,483 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,178 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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,892 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 31,492 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 26,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,601 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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CX12 FBU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CX12 FBU, 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 CX12 FBU registered?

CX12 FBU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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