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EJ12 SXN

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,948 mi
Last recorded78,948 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 SXN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 78,948 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 76,115 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,261 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cover and suround (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 72,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cover and suround (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,632 miles

Front disc lipped

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 69,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front disc lipped

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,878 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 41,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 25,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SXN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

EJ12 SXN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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