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DU12 XJH

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,623 mi
Last recorded93,623 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 XJH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 93,623 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 93,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,767 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 75,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,004 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Unable to Fully Inspect Seat Belt's Due To Rear Seats Folded Down

Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,442 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,131 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 19,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 16,785 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 XJH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 XJH, 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 DU12 XJH registered?

DU12 XJH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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