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CE12 UDV

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,473 mi
Last recorded83,473 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 UDV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 83,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front power steering fluid level low

Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 58,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 36,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 35,284 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 35,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,716 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 29,379 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 29,379 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,849 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 24,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 20,683 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 20,683 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,520 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 16,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CE12 UDV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE12 UDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 UDV registered?

CE12 UDV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is CE12 UDV safe to buy?

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