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J888 JHB

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,776 mi
Last recorded54,776 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 JHB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 54,776 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 53,601 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 51,966 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,840 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 45,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,285 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,977 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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J888 JHB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 J888 JHB, 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 J888 JHB registered?

J888 JHB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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