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DG12 HTC

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,772 mi
Last recorded83,772 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HTC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged motor on

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroded too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 83,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn worn at pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged motor on

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroded too (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,914 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror cover missing, making noise

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door sensor not working

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sump corroded

Vehicle interior dirty/unhygienic

Fail 25 Jan 2024 78,914 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror cover missing, making noise

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door sensor not working

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sump corroded

Vehicle interior dirty/unhygienic

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,925 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 64,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 58,835 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,397 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 50,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 41,433 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 31,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,521 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 19,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,147 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 HTC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DG12 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

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

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