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SK12 GGE

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,242 mi
Last recorded122,242 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 GGE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 122,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inners both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 122,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inners both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 122,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inners both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,103 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 95,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,064 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,619 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 77,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 69,882 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,235 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,561 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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SK12 GGE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK12 GGE, 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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SK12 GGE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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