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SK12 HFD

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,548 mi
Last recorded76,548 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 HFD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 76,548 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 71,362 miles

age related corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 11 Jun 2025 71,059 miles

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

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

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 component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under-body heavily under-sealed

Pass 10 Jul 2024 67,397 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 63,147 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 59,741 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 50,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 44,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 43,841 miles

WORN PATCH ON BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP

DANGEROUS TREAD WEAR AT OSF & OSR TYRES

Pass 12 Feb 2019 40,019 miles

evidence of ageing at osr tyre tread

no DSM printout 64976

osf wiper rubber torn and smearing screen

worn patch on brake pedal anti-slip

Pass 20 Feb 2018 35,084 miles

worn patch on brake pedal anti-slip

Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,194 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

evidence of ageing in both rear tyre treads

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

worn patch on brake pedal ant-slip

Fail 2 Mar 2017 31,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

evidence of ageing in both rear tyre treads

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

worn patch on brake pedal ant-slip

Pass 10 Feb 2016 24,223 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre treads damaged

rear No.plate insecure but not likely to fall off

worn patch on brake pedal rubber

Fail 10 Feb 2016 24,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre treads damaged

rear No.plate insecure but not likely to fall off

worn patch on brake pedal rubber

Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,572 miles

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

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

os front wiper smearing slightly

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 HFD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

SK12 HFD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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