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TW53 EDZ

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,824 mi
Last recorded157,824 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW53 EDZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 157,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 157,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 148,851 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 148,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,443 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 132,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn out on inner edge,no cords at time of test ,advise renewing asap

Pass 1 Nov 2022 119,980 miles

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to dog cover covering the seat belts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 110,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 110,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 104,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats cover fitted unable to fully test rear seat belts

Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,687 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted and worn off on edges and starting to show canvas covering in places,advise renewing asap- (205/50/17 Michelin crossclimate )

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge,advise renewing soon

front discs worn

Fail 31 Oct 2019 96,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin Crossclimate (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre distorted and worn off on edges and starting to show canvas covering in places,advise renewing asap- (205/50/17 Michelin crossclimate )

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge,advise renewing soon

front discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray security

Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,499 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 53,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,998 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing low on inner dege

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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TW53 EDZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TW53 EDZ, 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 TW53 EDZ registered?

TW53 EDZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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