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S28 RWJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,216 mi
Last recorded154,216 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 RWJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 154,216 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 154,211 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 150,156 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 150,156 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 145,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 138,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 136,155 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 134,606 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,151 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 128,636 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 125,104 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,772 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,953 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 113,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 87,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 87,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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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S28 RWJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S28 RWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S28 RWJ registered?

S28 RWJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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