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HG12 SFF

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,655 mi
Last recorded65,655 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 SFF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,655 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 65,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 62,099 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 58,705 miles

vehicle has corrosion on the underside in various places

Fail 27 Sep 2023 58,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front headlights faded

vehicle has corrosion on the underside in various places

Pass 28 Sep 2022 55,720 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 55,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 53,147 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2020 50,532 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2020 50,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,694 miles

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

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

both front tyre worn smooth at edges

Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth at edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shallow cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 30,115 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,346 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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HG12 SFF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG12 SFF, 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 HG12 SFF registered?

HG12 SFF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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