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FL12 XWR

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,761 mi
Last recorded91,761 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 XWR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 91,761 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 84,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 78,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,201 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,728 miles

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

surface rust rear inner sills

Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,108 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,938 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 43,292 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,660 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,131 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 XWR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

FL12 XWR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FL12 XWR safe to buy?

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