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HF12 LYD

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,531 mi
Last recorded95,531 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 LYD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 95,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 94,709 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 94,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant level below minimum upon arrival

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 93,006 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 90,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,996 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in both rear anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,281 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 84,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 81,444 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 76,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,568 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 66,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 58,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 47,322 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 47,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,064 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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HF12 LYD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HF12 LYD, 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 HF12 LYD registered?

HF12 LYD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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