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MY10 CHR

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,341 mi
Last recorded116,341 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY10 CHR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 116,341 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 109,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 103,277 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 95,585 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 87,046 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 81,367 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar links have slight play

Pass 20 May 2020 76,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 57,876 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,184 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,063 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 29,219 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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MY10 CHR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MY10 CHR, 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 MY10 CHR registered?

MY10 CHR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is MY10 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY10 CHR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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