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EJ12 SXD

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,687 mi
Last recorded31,687 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 SXD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 31,687 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 28,187 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 25,365 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 23,158 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 23,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 20,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 17,559 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 13,128 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 11,466 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 10,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 9,133 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 7,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,012 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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EJ12 SXD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ12 SXD, 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 EJ12 SXD registered?

EJ12 SXD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is EJ12 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 SXD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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