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HJ12 NYT

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,936 mi
Last recorded35,936 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 NYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 35,936 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 32,864 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 30,184 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 24,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 24,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 21,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 21,183 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 18,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2019 15,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 10,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 10,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,222 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 7,625 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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HJ12 NYT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ12 NYT, 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 HJ12 NYT registered?

HJ12 NYT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HJ12 NYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 NYT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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