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GU12 UAF

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,529 mi
Last recorded64,529 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 UAF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 64,529 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 58,718 miles

Rear pads low

Rear tyres becoming close

Fail 2 Jan 2024 58,718 miles

Rear pads low

Rear tyres becoming close

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,472 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,182 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,456 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 43,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,235 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 33,169 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,710 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,556 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 16,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,001 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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GU12 UAF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UAF, 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 UAF registered?

GU12 UAF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is GU12 UAF safe to buy?

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