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VO12 ZXG

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,278 mi
Last recorded106,278 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZXG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 106,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,936 miles

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

headlamps cloudy (images ok)

rear inner pads not visible (outer look ok)

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,248 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 74,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn/stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2020 50,227 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,863 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 36,196 miles

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

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Feb 2019 36,196 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,036 miles

engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

rear number plate partially obscured by towbar

Pass 8 Feb 2017 33,593 miles

rear number plate partly obscured by towbar

upper and lower engine covers and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 33,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn low inner edge and slightly distorted - advise replace

rear number plate partly obscured by towbar

upper and lower engine covers and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 31,748 miles

both rear tyres worn low inner edges

rear number plate partly obscured by towbar

service reminder on

upper and lower engine covers and sill panel covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,780 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth inner edge

Both rear tyres out of shape inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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VO12 ZXG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO12 ZXG, 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 VO12 ZXG registered?

VO12 ZXG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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