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DG12 HTK

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,618 mi
Last recorded101,618 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 HTK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 101,618 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 101,618 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,304 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 82,304 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,693 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 65,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 55,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,838 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT, inner and outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT, inner and outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,816 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,941 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 HTK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG12 HTK, 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 DG12 HTK registered?

DG12 HTK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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