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HJ12 RPX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,023 mi
Last recorded20,023 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 20,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 19,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in tread but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 19,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 19,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber perished causing blade to smear (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 18,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber starting to split at end but clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 18,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 18,025 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 18,025 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 16,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 14,925 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 14,925 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 13,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,395 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 9,004 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 RPX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

HJ12 RPX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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