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J11 HPW

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 HPW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 92,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 87,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,284 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 75,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,899 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 65,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 55,117 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,314 miles

rear tyres very low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,075 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low tread on edges not below limits at time of test.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 32,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/r17 dunlop (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/r17 dunlop (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre getting low tread on edges not below limits at time of test.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,036 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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J11 HPW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J11 HPW, 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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J11 HPW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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