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D11 ORB

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,215 mi
Last recorded116,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 ORB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 116,215 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 114,175 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 114,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid empty (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides worn inner edge - 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 107,440 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 107,438 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 99,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

genera surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,362 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 83,996 miles

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 23 Sep 2020 83,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,830 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,533 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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D11 ORB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D11 ORB, 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 D11 ORB registered?

D11 ORB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is D11 ORB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 ORB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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