2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · EL04 OAM
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 93,603 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL04 OAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 93,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL04 OAM 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 (EL04 OAM) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
EL04 OAM Mileage History
- 22/09/202382,248 mi
- 29/09/202382,402 mi+154 mi
- 14/09/202487,035 mi+4,633 mi
- 27/09/202593,593 mi+6,558 mi
- 02/10/202593,603 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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