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DG12 FFT

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,138 mi
Last recorded56,138 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 FFT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 56,138 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,894 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 50,876 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on edges/Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 45,460 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 39,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r spring carrier corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,863 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 32,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 27,308 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,456 miles

Engine undertray fitted preventing inspection of some components

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished, no cords showing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,085 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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DG12 FFT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG12 FFT, 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 DG12 FFT registered?

DG12 FFT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DG12 FFT safe to buy?

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