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GJ12 HNM

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,479 mi
Last recorded78,479 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HNM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 78,479 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 75,282 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

front tyres wearing inner edges

front brake pads getting low

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,084 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads getting low

inner rear sills corroded

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,512 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,316 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 63,096 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,979 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,166 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 46,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,659 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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GJ12 HNM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 GJ12 HNM, 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 GJ12 HNM registered?

GJ12 HNM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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