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SK12 YSX

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,600 mi
Last recorded46,600 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 YSX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 46,600 miles

Rear suspension sub frame & arms corroded. Exhaust generally corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2026 46,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension sub frame & arms corroded. Exhaust generally corroded.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm where measured but worn on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 38,317 miles

General corrosion on rear subframe and rear suspension arms

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 29,629 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 29,578 miles

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

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

front sub frame corroded but not excessively

rear subframe and suspension components corroded but not excessively

Pass 18 Apr 2023 28,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2022 26,128 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,493 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 23,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2019 19,216 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,116 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND CUTS ON IT

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 15,309 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2016 13,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 11,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YSX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

SK12 YSX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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