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DA12 EXM

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,485 mi
Last recorded48,485 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EXM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 46,780 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 26,604 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 22,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 21,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 20,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 17,434 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 15,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 10,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DA12 EXM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA12 EXM, 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 DA12 EXM registered?

DA12 EXM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DA12 EXM safe to buy?

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