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SC12 PMU

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,037 mi
Last recorded57,037 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 57,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 54,673 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 52,642 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 52,642 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 50,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror

Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,568 miles

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

Nearside Front day time running light inop

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror

Nearside Front running light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,204 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 23,146 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2017 23,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade split (8.2.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,059 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn but still clears the windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2015 12,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Aug 2015 12,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 PMU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC12 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

SC12 PMU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is SC12 PMU safe to buy?

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