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SH12 NCE

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 NCE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 91,483 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 91,336 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 84,416 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 84,413 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,033 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 65,163 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 65,163 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 58,267 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads approx 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,665 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 46,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/6515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,281 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 22,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers smearing screen

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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SH12 NCE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 SH12 NCE, 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 SH12 NCE registered?

SH12 NCE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is SH12 NCE safe to buy?

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