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EA12 GHF

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,708 mi
Last recorded96,708 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 GHF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 96,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 78,718 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 78,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 75,559 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 70,121 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 65,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 61,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,392 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,118 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,284 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,798 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 22,601 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 2mm on edges

n/s and o/s rear tyres down to 3mm inner edges

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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EA12 GHF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EA12 GHF, 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 EA12 GHF registered?

EA12 GHF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is EA12 GHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 GHF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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