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SK12 GKV

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,974 mi
Last recorded123,974 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 GKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 123,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls has cuts (not to cord)

Pass 4 Aug 2023 116,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly sticky then rotating streering (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 116,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top mount damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slightly sticky then rotating streering (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 104,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 104,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 94,772 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 94,772 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,912 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,910 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,994 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S Front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,840 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 54,840 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,056 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,997 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 GKV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

SK12 GKV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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