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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JM1BL1L72C1599545 · Checked Aug 11, 2026
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JM1BL1L72C1•••••• 2012 Mazda MAZDA3

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 build (3 vs 2).

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203on the model
112builds in total
Most reported Exterior Lighting 2 Steering 1 Electrical System 1

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Electrical System Feb 2025
2012 Mazda3i 5dr hatchback. Persistent issue with headlights, both low beam and high beam, as well as interior lighting and other lighting. The headlights flicker for several seconds any time the brake pedal is applied. Interior lighting also flickers when brake pedal is…
Exterior Lighting Jan 2018
Headlights flicker when brakes are applied applicable model(s)/vins 2012-2013 mazda3 vehicles (with skyactiv-g 2.0l and halogen type headlights)
Steering Dec 2016
My battery was dead. I jump started the car and backed out of my driveway. When I started forward, the power steering had an intermittent malfunction and several warning lights activated. I replaced the battery, and everything returned to normal. In my case, there was no problem…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JM1BL1L72C1599545 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.