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SC12 XFP

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,821 mi
Last recorded97,821 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 XFP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,821 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All floor + Chassis + Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 97,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All floor + Chassis + Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 89,529 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All floor + Chassis + Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 89,529 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All floor + Chassis + Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 82,968 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor and chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,164 miles

Body not fully secure all under body corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 42,400 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,937 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 24,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XFP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

SC12 XFP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is SC12 XFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC12 XFP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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