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GY12 GWF

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,206 mi
Last recorded66,206 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 GWF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 66,206 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

Pass 16 Apr 2025 61,405 miles

handbrake performance slightly low

offside front suspension lower arm inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre tread has a nail in it

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,974 miles

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to crack/ perish

Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,090 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge/ nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2022 47,818 miles

nearside front brake pads are 2/3 worn

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low/ nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 14 Apr 2021 43,570 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to crack/ perish and inner edges worn low

front brakes performances slight imbalance - 24%

Pass 27 Apr 2020 40,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,428 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav removed from front window screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 37,428 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Rear middle seat belt not Functioning as Interned. (7.1.2 (c))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav removed from front window screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,643 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,391 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,716 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 GWF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GWF, 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 GY12 GWF registered?

GY12 GWF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is GY12 GWF safe to buy?

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