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HV12 NWL

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,124 mi
Last recorded40,124 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 NWL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 40,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 35,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 32,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,566 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 31,551 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 30,445 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 28,599 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 26,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 23,893 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,976 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,257 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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HV12 NWL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HV12 NWL, 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 NWL registered?

HV12 NWL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is HV12 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 NWL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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