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EK12 SMU

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,719 mi
Last recorded25,719 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SMU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 25,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 24,637 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 23,940 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 21,950 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 20,475 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 18,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 17,268 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 16,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 13,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 12,170 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 8,711 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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EK12 SMU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK12 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 SMU registered?

EK12 SMU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EK12 SMU safe to buy?

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