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SA12 XGV

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XGV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 125,745 miles

Front fog lights not working

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 125,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lights not working

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 119,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arms , ball joints and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

Fail 2 Sep 2024 119,491 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arms , ball joints and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm / cracking or perishing/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.9mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Aug 2023 112,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm / cracking or perishing/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.9mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,443 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front fog lights not working

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,825 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Central/rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

Fail 23 Aug 2021 99,825 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Central/rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog lights not working

Pass 3 Sep 2020 94,445 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front fog lights inop

Fail 3 Sep 2020 94,445 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Central exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front fog lights inop

Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lights inop

Fail 28 Aug 2019 89,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled washers 3.0l fluid now ok (3.5 (a))

front fog lights inop

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,891 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 75,940 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 75,938 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,140 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 69,140 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,260 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 56,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 54,519 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 XGV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SA12 XGV, 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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SA12 XGV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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