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RV12 PFD

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,961 mi
Last recorded145,961 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 PFD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 145,961 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 145,961 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 138,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 138,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to NSR 1/4 panel and door

Pass 1 Feb 2023 116,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 116,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,301 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,489 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 99,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,078 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE IS GOING OUT OF SHAPE

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

Offside Rear TYRE IS GOING OUT OF SHAPE

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 96,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear TYRE IS GOING OUT OF SHAPE

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

Offside Rear TYRE IS GOING OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,660 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inside edges

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 35,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RV12 PFD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV12 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

RV12 PFD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is RV12 PFD safe to buy?

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