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GJ12 YEC

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,362 mi
Last recorded62,362 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 62,362 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint cover starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint cover starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 57,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 51,618 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 44,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 34,005 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,764 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 27,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing.. 205/50x17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2016 23,172 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)

Fail 22 May 2015 18,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 18,415 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 YEC 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 84.6%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

GJ12 YEC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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