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MF12 OYT

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,410 mi
Last recorded138,410 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 OYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 138,410 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 133,760 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms & subframe heavily corroded & osf lower arm, .various areas of corrosion underside. front subframe corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2025 133,760 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms & subframe heavily corroded & osf lower arm, .various areas of corrosion underside. front subframe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 128,850 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 128,850 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 123,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 116,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 110,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 106,298 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 106,298 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,876 miles

both rear drop links play

rear pads wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OYT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc 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 MF12 OYT, 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 OYT registered?

MF12 OYT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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