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W123 CJH

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,437 mi
Last recorded107,437 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 CJH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 107,437 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

DAMAGE TO N/S/R BUMPER

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

O/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP

OIL SERVICE LIGHT ON

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 27 Oct 2025 107,437 miles

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

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

DAMAGE TO N/S/R BUMPER

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

O/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP

OIL SERVICE LIGHT ON

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear DAMAGE TO VEHICLE

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED GOING TO FUEL TANK

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 100,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BACKING PLATES CORRODED/ BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear DAMAGE TO VEHICLE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED GOING TO FUEL TANK

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated TYRES PRESSURES LOW (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,274 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

N/S/R BACK QUARTER PANEL AND BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 90,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

N/S/R BACK QUARTER PANEL AND BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,801 miles

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

Front surface rust front subframe

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,386 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 73,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,362 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 66,360 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 40,497 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 30,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W123 CJH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W123 CJH, 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 W123 CJH registered?

W123 CJH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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