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GF12 XGE

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,771 mi
Last recorded141,771 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 XGE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 141,771 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler cap to tank ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 141,771 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler cap to tank ()

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 130,854 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 122,987 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 113,055 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 113,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 106,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,735 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 96,735 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,988 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has inner wall damage

both front tyres worn at edges

Fail 19 Jun 2018 86,988 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has inner wall damage

both front tyres worn at edges

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,754 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 79,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and cut down to cords on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged badly cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 72,486 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

windscreen damage

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XGE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

GF12 XGE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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