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DF12 GXR

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,251 mi
Last recorded110,251 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 GXR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 110,251 miles

Rear suspension subframe and components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,514 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,298 miles

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

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

Rear suspension subframe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 87,836 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,919 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 80,919 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,104 miles

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 67,016 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 19 Jun 2018 57,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,779 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,550 miles

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

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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DF12 GXR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF12 GXR, 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 DF12 GXR registered?

DF12 GXR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DF12 GXR safe to buy?

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