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EK12 SNU

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,803 mi
Last recorded63,803 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SNU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2024 63,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 58,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 53,879 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 48,807 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,238 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 32,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,878 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,243 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,402 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,081 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 SNU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

EK12 SNU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is EK12 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 SNU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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