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JR03 VAR

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,246 mi
Last recorded111,246 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR03 VAR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 111,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 105,345 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F + O/S/F + O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 99,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 90,857 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,490 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,921 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2020 84,352 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 83,179 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,987 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,534 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,336 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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JR03 VAR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 JR03 VAR, 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 JR03 VAR registered?

JR03 VAR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is JR03 VAR safe to buy?

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