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M66 SNW

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,145 mi
Last recorded89,145 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 SNW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 89,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

general corrosion underbody

Pass 15 May 2025 83,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under body

Pass 31 May 2024 79,608 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 72,658 miles

exhaust corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,749 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 55,462 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 45,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 4mm on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,819 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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M66 SNW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 M66 SNW, 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 M66 SNW registered?

M66 SNW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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