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FN12 ZSW

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,073 mi
Last recorded33,073 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 ZSW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 33,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 31,282 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 29,076 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 27,147 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 25,528 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 24,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 23,307 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 20,486 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 17,718 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 14,971 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 12,004 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 9,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 ZSW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZSW, 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 FN12 ZSW registered?

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

Is FN12 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 ZSW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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