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RV12 JFJ

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,885 mi
Last recorded64,885 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 JFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 64,885 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,361 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stone chip in screen

Fail 4 Feb 2025 61,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both , pump noise heard -washers have fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod locking pin is missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stone chip in screen

Pass 13 Feb 2024 56,185 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stone chip in screen

Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,961 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Stone chip in screen

Pass 21 Feb 2022 45,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 45,922 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre belt (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,381 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,847 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,662 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,127 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,451 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 14,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 10,852 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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RV12 JFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red 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 RV12 JFJ, 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 RV12 JFJ registered?

RV12 JFJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RV12 JFJ safe to buy?

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