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GF12 UNP

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 UNP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 98,799 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,551 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 83,451 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,932 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,371 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,452 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 39,662 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,835 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 21,693 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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GF12 UNP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red 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 GF12 UNP, 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 GF12 UNP registered?

GF12 UNP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is GF12 UNP safe to buy?

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