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DG12 SPV

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,890 mi
Last recorded98,890 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 SPV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 98,890 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 98,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 91,847 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 91,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,177 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,064 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,775 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,662 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,058 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 50,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,480 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bald on inner edge and nail in tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2016 35,890 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bald on inner edge and nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,565 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 SPV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

DG12 SPV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is DG12 SPV safe to buy?

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