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FE12 OHS

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,125 mi
Last recorded91,125 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 OHS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 91,125 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 85,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 80,690 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,453 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 76,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 57,657 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,377 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 39,340 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 23,617 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Jun 2017 23,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2016 14,444 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 14,444 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 11,769 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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FE12 OHS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE12 OHS, 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 FE12 OHS registered?

FE12 OHS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is FE12 OHS safe to buy?

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