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DG12 JRU

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,857 mi
Last recorded131,857 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 JRU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 131,857 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 128,720 miles

bumper and wheel arch liner loose

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,437 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 123,436 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,760 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,759 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,134 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 52,928 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 JRU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

DG12 JRU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DG12 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 JRU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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