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DA12 ZXZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,904 mi
Last recorded28,904 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 ZXZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2025 28,904 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 26,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 25,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 23,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 22,487 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 18,399 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 15,806 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 13,802 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,492 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 ZXZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ZXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA12 ZXZ registered?

DA12 ZXZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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