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FY12 RZG

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,726 mi
Last recorded76,726 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 RZG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 76,726 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,582 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 70,582 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 67,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm also cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 46,054 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 45,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 40,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 34,476 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,155 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,282 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,656 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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FY12 RZG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY12 RZG, 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 FY12 RZG registered?

FY12 RZG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FY12 RZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 RZG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY12 RZG have outstanding finance?

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