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EJ12 SXT

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,490 mi
Last recorded111,490 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 SXT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 97,860 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 97,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside headlamp pattern weak

Pass 23 Nov 2023 82,832 miles

Front bumper damage

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside headlight image poor

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 68,091 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,913 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 45,408 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 27,279 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber insert loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper rubber insert loose

Pass 3 Jun 2018 26,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 24,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 24,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 22,439 miles

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

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 SXT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

EJ12 SXT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 May 2012.

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