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DG12 ONJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,515 mi
Last recorded110,515 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 110,515 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 100,398 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2025 99,699 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,011 miles

various underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,742 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front disc overheated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components have surface corrosion

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2022 82,839 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive weap on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger coroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 76,566 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 76,566 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,557 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 71,557 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn uneven on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 63,513 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,218 miles

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

brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,287 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 18 Mar 2016 38,287 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ONJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ONJ, 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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DG12 ONJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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