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FG12 MYW

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,575 mi
Last recorded108,575 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 MYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 108,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,394 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 108,394 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 98,932 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 98,932 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and adrift from inner end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 89,095 miles

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

Handbrake lever travel getting high.

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 77,701 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders of tread.

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

Rear inner sills,floor and chassis slightly corroded,both sides of car but not considered excessive.

Fail 20 Jun 2022 77,701 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective warning lamp on (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders of tread.

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

Rear inner sills,floor and chassis slightly corroded,both sides of car but not considered excessive.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 64,441 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 60,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,194 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,251 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,944 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 43,939 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,359 miles

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,720 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 30,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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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FG12 MYW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FG12 MYW, 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 FG12 MYW registered?

FG12 MYW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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