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DA12 ZXY

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,863 mi
Last recorded46,863 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 ZXY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 46,863 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 38,677 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 38,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,726 miles

ALL suspension components corroded

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 31,266 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 27,274 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,307 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 14,603 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,314 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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DA12 ZXY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

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

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