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GD12 AXP

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,201 mi
Last recorded137,201 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 AXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 137,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage. (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 125,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

damage to o/s rear wing

Fail 15 Jul 2022 125,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

damage to o/s rear wing

Pass 22 Jul 2021 108,927 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 108,722 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 91,317 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,118 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,232 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,738 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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GD12 AXP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD12 AXP, 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 GD12 AXP registered?

GD12 AXP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is GD12 AXP safe to buy?

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