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C4 CHY

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,214 mi
Last recorded90,214 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 CHY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 90,214 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 82,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,090 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 68,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,826 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 61,826 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,934 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 52,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 50,785 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Oct 2017 40,863 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,850 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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C4 CHY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 C4 CHY, 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 C4 CHY registered?

C4 CHY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is C4 CHY safe to buy?

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