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GJ12 OEN

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,475 mi
Last recorded129,475 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 OEN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 129,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 124,022 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 12 Sep 2022 117,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,449 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 114,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 102,651 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,385 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,868 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,881 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 OEN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OEN, 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 OEN registered?

GJ12 OEN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ12 OEN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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