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MT12 UWD

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,135 mi
Last recorded100,135 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 UWD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 100,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,407 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broke next to fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 97,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling inner arch on right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broke next to fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm. Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,724 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 80,724 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,494 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 65,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit and inner and otter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 52,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn close to limit on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 52,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn close to limit on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 45,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,472 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,393 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 25,025 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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MT12 UWD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT12 UWD, 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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MT12 UWD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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