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SK12 HFU

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,413 mi
Last recorded85,413 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 HFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 85,413 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jan 2026 85,405 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread area

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2025 78,112 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2025 78,094 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,599 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 72,599 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,633 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 59,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,467 miles

Front undershield missing

minor corrosion front to rear underbody sub-frames and suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,453 miles

Front undershield missing

minor corrosion to front and rear subframe and suspension and components

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 47,000 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 45,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 38,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 30,727 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,999 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,089 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 HFU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

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

Is SK12 HFU safe to buy?

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