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GV12 ENT

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,090 mi
Last recorded93,090 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 ENT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 93,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills covered

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 88,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 84,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 84,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 80,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 67,083 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,096 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,698 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 26,874 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2015 17,326 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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GV12 ENT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GV12 ENT, 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 GV12 ENT registered?

GV12 ENT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is GV12 ENT safe to buy?

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