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ST12 JCV

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,081 mi
Last recorded106,081 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 JCV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 106,081 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 106,081 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,592 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 93,592 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,973 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,164 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,385 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front fleix damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,667 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 57,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 48,525 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 36,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,912 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 29,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 27,449 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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ST12 JCV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST12 JCV, 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 ST12 JCV registered?

ST12 JCV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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