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AU12 JBZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,893 mi
Last recorded91,893 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 JBZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 91,893 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

dpf light flashing on dash

Fail 22 Oct 2025 91,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (h11) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (polish headlamp) (4.1.2 (c))

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

dpf light flashing on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (polish) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (polish) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 86,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

dpf warning lamp flashing

Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 70,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

YELLOW DPF LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY

Fail 20 Oct 2021 70,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD. (205/50/R17) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark UNDER BONNET (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

YELLOW DPF LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,901 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake pads over half worn.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 57,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread and cracking, ply and cords not showing yet. Also has slight inner wall damage

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread and cracking, ply or cords not showing yet. 205/50/17

Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,390 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread and cracking, ply and cords not showing yet. Also has slight inner wall damage

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread and cracking, ply or cords not showing yet. 205/50/17

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,039 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit,on inner edge!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 19,874 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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AU12 JBZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU12 JBZ, 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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AU12 JBZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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