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M400 RTS

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,121 mi
Last recorded112,121 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 RTS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 112,121 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 105,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on outer edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe is slightly corroded

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Rear subframe and suspension arms are corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 99,915 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside and outer sills

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle has light surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2023 91,891 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion in various places

Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,705 miles

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on uneven on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,871 miles

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both rear slight knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front are wearing on outer edge's of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears are wearing uneven on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 81,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,591 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,040 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 41,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( inside pads) (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,298 miles

both front discs becoming lipped and worn

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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M400 RTS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc 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 M400 RTS, 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 M400 RTS registered?

M400 RTS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2012.

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