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SK12 YSA

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,027 mi
Last recorded54,027 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YSA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 54,027 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 53,488 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 45,454 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 39,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 29,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 13,731 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 4,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 3,203 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 2,413 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 845 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 YSA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YSA, 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 YSA registered?

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

Is SK12 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 YSA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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