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SK12 YPX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,789 mi
Last recorded92,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 92,789 miles

outer sills corroded-both front jacking points corroded-osf coil spring corroded-nsf cv boot perished-

Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,121 miles

slight judder at rear brakes

under vehicle and components corroded/covered by substance-all coil springs corroded-exhaust and mountings corroded-exhaust has minor leak-wishbone bushes perished-both front anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,343 miles

under vehicle + components corroded/covered by substance-wishbone bushes slightly perished-exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,476 miles

front subframe corroded-front suspension arms corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-rear axle corroded-wishbone bush's perished-

Fail 24 Jul 2023 85,476 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o s f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded-front suspension arms corroded-exhaust mountings corroded-rear axle corroded-wishbone bush's perished-

Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,343 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure but unlikely to fall

underside including suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 82,343 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure but unlikely to fall

underside including suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,448 miles

o s r tyre valve perishing

rear heat shield loose

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2021 69,447 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

o s r tyre valve perishing

rear heat shield loose

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2020 60,566 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 54,538 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,945 miles

Rear discs corroded on inside

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,270 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,155 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,184 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 YPX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

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

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