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JRZ 2952

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,710 mi
Last recorded111,710 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRZ 2952
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 111,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 111,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 105,102 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 105,102 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 98,483 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 92,078 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,769 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,507 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,329 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,628 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked going bald inner edge and out of shape

Fail 7 Sep 2016 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked going bald inner edge and out of shape

Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing lower on inner edge

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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JRZ 2952 is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,200cc 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 JRZ 2952, 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 JRZ 2952 registered?

JRZ 2952 is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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