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SE12 HSO

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,094 mi
Last recorded152,094 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 HSO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 152,094 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 151,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe Corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Rear N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Components Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2024 141,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe Corroded

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Rear N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody Components Showing Signs Of Corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2023 131,321 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s tyres wearing inner edge

underbody components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2023 131,321 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s tyres wearing inner edge

underbody components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,455 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm 205/55/17v

Fail 8 Feb 2022 118,455 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs poor condition

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre 3mm 205/55/17v

n/s/r pads 2mm approx

o/s reg inop

Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,721 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 102,720 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,435 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 61,052 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,553 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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SE12 HSO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SE12 HSO, 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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SE12 HSO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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