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SK12 GHA

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,772 mi
Last recorded82,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 GHA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 82,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 81,319 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,708 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 77,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 72,171 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (sump corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (sump corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,335 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (sump corroded) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,021 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 65,021 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 60,748 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,901 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 10 Feb 2020 57,901 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 12 Feb 2019 52,532 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 12 Feb 2019 52,529 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible de laminated (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 16 Feb 2018 46,449 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 46,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,293 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,373 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GHA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK12 GHA, 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 GHA registered?

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

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