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HJ12 RPU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,575 mi
Last recorded68,575 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 RPU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 68,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 63,918 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 63,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge advise check tracking

Pass 8 Feb 2024 59,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 54,802 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,749 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 50,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 47,527 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge/shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge/shoulder

Fail 13 Feb 2018 38,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge/shoulder

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge/shoulder

Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,642 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 33,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 30,941 miles

Nearside Front wiper smeary

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front wiper smeary

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2016 30,941 miles

Nearside Front wiper smeary

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front wiper smeary

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,863 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RPU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ12 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

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

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