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GL12 FSY

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,693 mi
Last recorded101,693 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 FSY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 101,693 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 97,332 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 93,556 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 89,222 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 82,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 73,132 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 67,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 60,419 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,319 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 45,458 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 37,209 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 27,341 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 FSY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

GL12 FSY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GL12 FSY safe to buy?

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