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GJ12 HNX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,618 mi
Last recorded77,618 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HNX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 77,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 68,309 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 25 Mar 2024 62,722 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 62,722 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted temp repair carried out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 59,874 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,864 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,880 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 46,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 35,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,359 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,042 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GJ12 HNX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ12 HNX, 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

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What year was GJ12 HNX registered?

GJ12 HNX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GJ12 HNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 HNX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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