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SG12 ECK

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,821 mi
Last recorded67,821 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 ECK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 67,821 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,212 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,020 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,974 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 43,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,014 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,869 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2017 27,587 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear both tyres cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2017 27,587 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,030 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 19,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wiper starting to tear

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,274 miles

nearside wiper starting to tear

rear wiper torn

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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SG12 ECK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SG12 ECK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG12 ECK registered?

SG12 ECK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is SG12 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 ECK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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