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FH12 VFJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,798 mi
Last recorded73,798 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 73,798 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

excessive corrosion to the underside of vehicle, front subframe, back axel, exhaust and multiple suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2025 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn, Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle showing corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,362 miles

Front both front lower suspension arms rear support bushes becoming deteriorated / cracked / perished / slight flexing

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread / tyre worn on inner edge of tread / loss of tread pattern 205 / 50 / 17

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places

Fail 4 Jul 2024 64,359 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front lower suspension arms rear support bushes becoming deteriorated / cracked / perished / slight flexing

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread / tyre worn on inner edge of tread / loss of tread pattern 205 / 50 / 17

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,971 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limits / n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge / loss of tread pattern / advise to replace 205 / 50 / 17

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places / suspension bushes becoming slightly cracked / perished

Pass 22 Jul 2022 55,867 miles

underside components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2021 51,593 miles

advise on n/s/r tyre wearing low / cracked / perished on outer edge of tread 205 / 50 / 17 advise to replace

rear w/blade split

Fail 8 Jul 2021 51,593 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively w/blades split / smearing screen 19" -- 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise on n/s/r tyre wearing low / cracked / perished on outer edge of tread 205 / 50 / 17 advise to replace

rear w/blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded within prescibed areas

Pass 9 Jul 2019 45,892 miles

Rear Both rear tyre have age cracks and are worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,716 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,829 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,713 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 23,264 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge of tread, close to internal structure of tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge of tread, close to internal structure of tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,264 miles

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge of tread, close to internal structure of tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge of tread, close to internal structure of tyre

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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FH12 VFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH12 VFJ, 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 FH12 VFJ registered?

FH12 VFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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