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MF12 UZT

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,431 mi
Last recorded54,431 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 54,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 49,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill/arch has some corrosion and has previously been repaired with filler material. Unable to assess condition of structure beneath. Presenter given the benefit of the doubt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both; cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle and various components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 41,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 41,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 36,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,086 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2021 33,334 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2020 31,820 miles

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

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 29,286 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 29,286 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 25,113 miles

All 4x Tyres Have Cracks In The Rubber Tread Area

Nearside Front Nail in tyre & N/S Rear ()

Pass 30 May 2017 21,873 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 18,250 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 14,998 miles

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 UZT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UZT, 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 UZT registered?

MF12 UZT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is MF12 UZT safe to buy?

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