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DU12 HTA

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,055 mi
Last recorded54,055 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 HTA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 54,055 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,861 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,398 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 47,874 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 46,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os,ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,811 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 40,918 miles

Rear os,ns tyres low

Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,802 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,023 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in underseal

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 33,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

limited inspection of brake pipes possible due to coated in underseal

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread is worn on the inner edge (stepped tread)

all four tyres are slightly cracked/perished

both front additional driving lights have light sources not illuminating

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Feb 2015 23,850 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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DU12 HTA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU12 HTA, 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 DU12 HTA registered?

DU12 HTA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is DU12 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 HTA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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