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HN12 VUS

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,989 mi
Last recorded47,989 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 VUS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 47,989 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 47,530 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,643 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,235 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,727 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,710 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 40,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 36,267 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 33,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,575 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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HN12 VUS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HN12 VUS, 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 HN12 VUS registered?

HN12 VUS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is HN12 VUS safe to buy?

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