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T12 HPS

2016 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,875 mi
Last recorded55,875 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 344,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 HPS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 55,875 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jun 2024 52,244 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 52,242 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,765 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 46,874 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 42,231 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,360 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 33,683 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 33,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached link ball broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn& smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Jan 2019 17,944 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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T12 HPS is a 2016 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 44,717 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 T12 HPS, 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 10 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T12 HPS registered?

T12 HPS is a 2016 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is T12 HPS safe to buy?

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