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DX12 GXV

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,996 mi
Last recorded114,996 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX12 GXV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 114,996 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 114,994 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe holed/split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 104,782 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 104,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 95,374 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,099 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 83,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,614 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,665 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 54,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 43,294 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 43,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 32,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 24,750 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,681 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,271 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 11,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DX12 GXV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX12 GXV, 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 DX12 GXV registered?

DX12 GXV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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