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V33 MPS

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 MPS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 89,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 87,463 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 87,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 84,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,760 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front inner sills-floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 70,156 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,740 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,023 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,888 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,968 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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V33 MPS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V33 MPS, 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 V33 MPS registered?

V33 MPS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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