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SK12 GGY

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,868 mi
Last recorded69,868 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 GGY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 69,868 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr and osr flexi hose rubber sleeve swollen poss due to excessive corrosion would advise further inspection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive cracking to inner wall NOTE no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr and osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive cracks inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsr and osr flexi brake hoses rubber cover swollen poss due to corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 61,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr flexi hoses swollen pos due to corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 61,919 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr flexi hoses sleeve swollen poss due corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 59,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,052 miles

excessive cracks/splitting to inner side wall of nsf and osf tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2020 54,032 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 50,867 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 44,003 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 41,156 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,311 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 35,022 miles

both front tyres worn on very inner edges...n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 28,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn close to cord on inner edge

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 GGY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GGY, 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 SK12 GGY registered?

SK12 GGY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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