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CE12 SXP

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,816 mi
Last recorded104,816 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 SXP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 104,816 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 104,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 100,365 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 100,322 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both-side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 96,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,104 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 85,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,610 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 75,171 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 75,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,060 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 69,060 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,142 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 48,252 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,145 miles

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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CE12 SXP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CE12 SXP, 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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CE12 SXP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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