2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · DF12 FVB
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2012. Recorded mileage 63,171 miles. MOT valid until 07/01/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1598cc
DF12 FVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 63,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DF12 FVB Mileage History
- 06/01/202347,022 mi
- 05/01/202453,323 mi+6,301 mi
- 08/01/202453,327 mi+4 mi
- 03/01/202558,168 mi+4,841 mi
- 05/01/202663,171 mi+5,003 mi
Average of roughly 5,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF12 FVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 3 (DF12 FVB) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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