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FL12 FXR

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,092 mi
Last recorded57,092 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 FXR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,092 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including NS and OS Rear Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear NS and OS Rear anti roll bar links unequal length

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 54,739 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,402 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 49,777 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 49,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,456 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,543 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 36,636 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 30,930 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 26,730 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,994 miles

Offside wiper blade has small split

Fail 28 Oct 2015 21,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside wiper blade has small split

engine malfunction light on

Pass 5 Nov 2014 15,670 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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FL12 FXR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL12 FXR, 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 FL12 FXR registered?

FL12 FXR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FL12 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 FXR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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