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EA12 EOP

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,269 mi
Last recorded79,269 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 EOP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,269 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 76,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 72,202 miles

Front wiper blades worn and split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm Split and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre split, perished and going out of shape on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking outer wall.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking outer wall.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 59,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking outer wall.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking outer wall.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,831 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 44,295 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,409 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,003 miles

Offside Front tyre puncture

Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,361 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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EA12 EOP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EA12 EOP, 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 EA12 EOP registered?

EA12 EOP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is EA12 EOP safe to buy?

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