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FV12 HHM

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,184 mi
Last recorded82,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HHM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 82,184 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 80,324 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,561 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 67,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 57,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 50,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 25 Mar 2019 40,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,289 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,150 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 29,162 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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FV12 HHM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 FV12 HHM, 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 FV12 HHM registered?

FV12 HHM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FV12 HHM safe to buy?

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