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SK12 HFO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,999 mi
Last recorded82,999 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,999 miles

corrosion to suspension components

general underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2026 82,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective ball joint pinch bolt (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

corrosion to suspension components

general underbody corrosion

repairs needed immediately vehicle not safe to drive

offside front knuckle likely to be worn

Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,813 miles

corrosion to underbody components

Pass 8 Feb 2024 63,861 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 61,982 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,010 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 60,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 57,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,604 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 55,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread blocks 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread blocks 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 51,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread blocks 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread blocks 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,360 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,263 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 40,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15(2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15(3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 32,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15(2.5mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15(3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,704 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 HFO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HFO, 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 HFO registered?

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

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