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GY12 DJJ

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,091 mi
Last recorded87,091 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 DJJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 87,091 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear seats

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rust to suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 82,436 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides slight deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 78,680 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 74,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 69,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,501 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 60,396 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2020 60,396 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Weeping from sump gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,864 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

sill covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

winter tyres fitted to all wheels

Pass 26 Aug 2016 20,411 miles

snow tyres fitted all round

Fail 24 Aug 2016 20,396 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both split (8.2.2)

misting of oil around steering rack

snow tyres fitted all round

Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,346 miles

all winter tyres fitted

both front tyre shreading on tread

both front wipers split at ends

misting of oil around steering rack

offside rear caliper lever moving 2x as much compaired to nearside rear

Pass 23 Mar 2015 16,138 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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GY12 DJJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY12 DJJ, 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 GY12 DJJ registered?

GY12 DJJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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