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GU12 HNK

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,971 mi
Last recorded44,971 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 HNK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 44,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,952 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,923 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 28,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge. strong advise

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge strong advise

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,414 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven tread wear inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slight uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,039 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,354 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,580 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

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 HNK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc 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 GU12 HNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 HNK registered?

GU12 HNK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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