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T21 EXT

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,795 mi
Last recorded92,795 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 EXT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,795 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear lateral arms and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 92,562 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear lateral arms and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 80,213 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,417 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 72,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 67,439 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 67,439 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,131 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Nearside Rear child seat removed pre test

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,314 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 54,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,725 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,341 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,642 miles

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

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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T21 EXT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T21 EXT, 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 T21 EXT registered?

T21 EXT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is T21 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T21 EXT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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