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FN12 GYZ

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,490 mi
Last recorded67,490 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 GYZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 67,490 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 59,370 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 54,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,754 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,749 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,026 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,694 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,670 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both wheels stems (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,668 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,147 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 24,147 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both wheels stems (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,018 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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FN12 GYZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 FN12 GYZ, 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 FN12 GYZ registered?

FN12 GYZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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