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CXZ 1668

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,733 mi
Last recorded106,733 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 1668
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 106,733 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 106,733 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 99,035 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 98,950 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,588 miles

sump corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2021 75,819 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,847 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,489 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,882 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 48,880 miles

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

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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CXZ 1668 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 CXZ 1668, 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 CXZ 1668 registered?

CXZ 1668 is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is CXZ 1668 safe to buy?

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