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EA12 OGZ

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,265 mi
Last recorded53,265 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OGZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2025 53,265 miles

Nearside Rear Lower bumper slightly damaged cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2024 51,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 50,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 47,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 45,145 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 41,961 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 33,613 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 29,907 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,382 miles

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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EA12 OGZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OGZ, 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 OGZ registered?

EA12 OGZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EA12 OGZ safe to buy?

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