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FV12 SVN

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,936 mi
Last recorded113,936 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 SVN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 113,936 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 106,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 98,373 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 90,825 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 82,240 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 76,097 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,662 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,497 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 25,987 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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FV12 SVN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 FV12 SVN, 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

How do I check the history of FV12 SVN?

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What year was FV12 SVN registered?

FV12 SVN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FV12 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 SVN shows 12 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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