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MF12 EFC

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,093 mi
Last recorded148,093 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 EFC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 148,093 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 144,168 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 139,429 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 128,598 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 120,463 miles

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed

offside rear tyre tread depth starting to wear low

Pass 5 Dec 2020 113,784 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 113,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 103,748 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread worn low - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 15 Dec 2018 92,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 82,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,636 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,288 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,232 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

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 EFC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MF12 EFC, 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 MF12 EFC registered?

MF12 EFC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is MF12 EFC safe to buy?

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