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D22 TDC

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,866 mi
Last recorded62,866 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 TDC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 62,866 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 61,213 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 56,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 52,614 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 52,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2022 47,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 46,472 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on sidewalls

nearside front tyres close to wear markers

Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,767 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 37,809 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 37,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,370 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 32,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,553 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 17,668 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 12,636 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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D22 TDC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D22 TDC, 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 D22 TDC registered?

D22 TDC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is D22 TDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 TDC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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