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SC12 PLO

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,587 mi
Last recorded117,587 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 PLO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,587 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 May 2026 117,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 112,616 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 104,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 93,668 miles

Rear tyres worn on outer edge

Suspension ball Joints have slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 72,034 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,244 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,266 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 58,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge)(205/50W17xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 26,439 miles

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged Front and Rear (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2015 14,182 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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SC12 PLO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC12 PLO, 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 SC12 PLO registered?

SC12 PLO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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The MOT history for SC12 PLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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