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DE54 JEF

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,339 mi
Last recorded74,339 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 JEF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 74,339 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,222 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 62,799 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,810 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 41,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 35,692 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,786 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,324 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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DE54 JEF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 DE54 JEF, 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 DE54 JEF registered?

DE54 JEF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is DE54 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 JEF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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