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GJ12 HTX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,461 mi
Last recorded109,461 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 109,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 100,019 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 100,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,993 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 86,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 78,902 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 71,389 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 71,389 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Caliper slightly wet / damp

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre under inflated has caused a large flat spot

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake calliper slightly damp

Fail 2 Mar 2020 69,443 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake calliper slightly damp

Pass 25 Feb 2019 61,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 52,615 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts but not showing cord

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 27,316 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,374 miles

Front tyres tread seperating

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 HTX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ12 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

GJ12 HTX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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