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SA12 XHF

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,552 mi
Last recorded120,552 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XHF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 120,552 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 110,223 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 99,681 miles

Rear Subframe and underbody floor has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2022 95,065 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2021 82,637 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,136 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,145 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 74,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 67,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 56,794 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 42,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,203 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,834 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 XHF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

SA12 XHF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is SA12 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 XHF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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