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SK12 YRS

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,787 mi
Last recorded100,787 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YRS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 100,787 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 87,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 87,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 53,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,314 miles

Front both front wipers split slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2017 31,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Apr 2016 25,210 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,700 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 YRS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK12 YRS registered?

SK12 YRS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SK12 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 YRS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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