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SA12 XGN

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,645 mi
Last recorded88,645 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XGN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,645 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,149 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,341 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,090 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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SA12 XGN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SA12 XGN, 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 SA12 XGN registered?

SA12 XGN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is SA12 XGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 XGN shows 5 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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