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GN12 CTK

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,668 mi
Last recorded106,668 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 CTK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 100,831 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,787 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 81,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,118 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm/show wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm/showing wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,670 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres. tyres also wearing on heavily on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,986 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,595 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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GN12 CTK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 GN12 CTK, 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 GN12 CTK registered?

GN12 CTK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is GN12 CTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN12 CTK 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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