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FR12 NTO

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,068 mi
Last recorded78,068 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 NTO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 78,068 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 72,146 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,548 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 63,468 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 61,512 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 54,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,542 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,780 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,993 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear 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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FR12 NTO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FR12 NTO, 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 FR12 NTO registered?

FR12 NTO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is FR12 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 NTO shows 11 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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