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EA12 EOX

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,237 mi
Last recorded79,237 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 EOX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 79,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower gaiter perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Fail 1 Aug 2025 79,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower gaiter perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened signs of corrosion to both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 72,574 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened signs of corrosion to both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,045 miles

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

boot latch deteriorated but still opens and closes securely

Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,357 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 51,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 51,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 51,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 48,939 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 45,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,662 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,169 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 31,158 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 EOX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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