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MF12 ECA

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,629 mi
Last recorded138,629 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 ECA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 138,629 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 138,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 126,164 miles

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

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

rear subframe surface corrosion.

Fail 7 Mar 2025 126,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear subframe surface corrosion.

Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,471 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 114,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,949 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deterioted

rear subframe surface corrosion

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2022 99,180 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

sump is corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,567 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

the sump is corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 92,567 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

the sump is corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,091 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 88,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,152 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,770 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt operation due to fixed child seat

Fail 10 Feb 2016 42,770 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt operation due to fixed child seat

Pass 11 Feb 2015 32,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 32,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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MF12 ECA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MF12 ECA, 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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MF12 ECA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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