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HV12 FBX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,655 mi
Last recorded161,655 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 FBX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 161,655 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge out of shape

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 152,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 142,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and coming upto 3mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 132,744 miles

Body damage to vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & thinning on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 120,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & thinning on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 107,417 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 107,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 80% approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 82,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,513 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 52,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 38,014 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,042 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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HV12 FBX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV12 FBX, 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 HV12 FBX registered?

HV12 FBX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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