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ML12 RWV

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,764 mi
Last recorded32,764 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 RWV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 32,764 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))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 31,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,188 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 26,399 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 24,957 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 23,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged [no exposed cords] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 22,375 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall has several cuts

Pass 11 Jun 2018 20,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 17,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack in treads

Offside Front tyre starting to crack in treads

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 15,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,434 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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ML12 RWV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red 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 ML12 RWV, 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 ML12 RWV registered?

ML12 RWV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is ML12 RWV safe to buy?

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