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GU12 HMA

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,479 mi
Last recorded163,479 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HMA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 163,479 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 154,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,846 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 133,846 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 121,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 109,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,922 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,734 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,303 miles

205/50/zr 17 93w xl budget

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

tow bar electrical socket connections corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,270 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,838 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 35,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GU12 HMA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU12 HMA, 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 GU12 HMA registered?

GU12 HMA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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