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SG12 GPO

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,004 mi
Last recorded110,004 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 GPO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 110,004 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 109,930 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,150 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,952 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack on o/s/f

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored across nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 94,952 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack on o/s/f

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scored across nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,501 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 85,500 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,034 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 73,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,352 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 3 May 2016 40,914 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 28,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 28,434 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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SG12 GPO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG12 GPO, 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 SG12 GPO registered?

SG12 GPO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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