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GL12 EUR

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,183 mi
Last recorded75,183 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 EUR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 71,782 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 69,013 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 67,418 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slight cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body panels fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,527 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on outer walls& tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 65,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on outer walls& tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 63,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,465 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 42,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 28,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,658 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,965 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 13,463 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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GL12 EUR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL12 EUR, 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 GL12 EUR registered?

GL12 EUR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is GL12 EUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 EUR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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