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CX12 XGD

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

15,495 mi
Last recorded15,495 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 XGD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 15,495 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 15,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 14,850 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 14,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small stone cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 13,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 13,505 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 13,224 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 12,605 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 12,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 11,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 9,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,844 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 XGD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

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

Is CX12 XGD safe to buy?

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