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GJ12 YEF

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,269 mi
Last recorded74,269 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YEF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 74,269 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 68,440 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))

Rear Rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,911 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,405 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,882 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

slight rear brake imbalance at 18%

Fail 2 Mar 2021 53,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

slight rear brake imbalance at 18%

Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,616 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

some rear brake imbalance at 23%

Pass 7 Mar 2019 47,469 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread depths getting low at 3mm

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 39,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,209 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 27,578 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 YEF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

GJ12 YEF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GJ12 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 YEF 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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