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VO12 ZXD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,538 mi
Last recorded104,538 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZXD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 104,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,504 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 83,380 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 83,380 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,379 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,097 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 61,020 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 61,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 55,072 miles

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 23 Nov 2017 48,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,281 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 32,563 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,600 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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VO12 ZXD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 VO12 ZXD, 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 VO12 ZXD registered?

VO12 ZXD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is VO12 ZXD safe to buy?

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