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HV12 NVP

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,849 mi
Last recorded117,849 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 NVP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 117,849 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 109,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 109,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,655 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 102,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear damp

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,072 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,480 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 89,480 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,553 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 86,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 72,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,475 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front both tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 46,248 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated Sticking (8.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,017 miles

Emissions Level To Low To Receive Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 25 Apr 2016 39,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions Level To Low To Receive Data

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NVP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NVP, 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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HV12 NVP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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