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J9 TUP

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,893 mi
Last recorded47,893 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 TUP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 47,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 46,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 44,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 42,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,966 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 39,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 35,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 33,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,084 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 26,964 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,845 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,065 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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J9 TUP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J9 TUP, 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 J9 TUP registered?

J9 TUP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is J9 TUP safe to buy?

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