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GF12 YXW

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,032 mi
Last recorded38,032 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 38,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 35,740 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,258 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 30,855 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 27,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,322 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 23,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 20,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 16,811 miles

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

slight sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2015 13,447 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 YXW 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 91.7%.

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 GF12 YXW, 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

How do I check the history of GF12 YXW?

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What year was GF12 YXW registered?

GF12 YXW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is GF12 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 YXW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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