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DE12 CUC

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,334 mi
Last recorded62,334 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CUC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 62,334 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,238 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,386 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 53,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,789 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 50,047 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,676 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 43,805 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,043 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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DE12 CUC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 DE12 CUC, 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 DE12 CUC registered?

DE12 CUC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DE12 CUC safe to buy?

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