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SL12 RGU

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,596 mi
Last recorded118,596 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 RGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 118,596 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

oil sump corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2023 106,279 miles

Engine Sump Pan & Oil Filter Heavily Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Mid Box Blowing Slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust System Bent/Fouling Body (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Multiple Exhaust Heatshields Insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Pan Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S/R Number Plate Light Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged O/S/F Seatbelt Slow To Retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Mid Brake Light Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In N/S/F Of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 106,279 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Rear Brake Flexi Ferrules Heavily Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine Sump Pan & Oil Filter Heavily Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Mid Box Blowing Slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust System Bent/Fouling Body (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Multiple Exhaust Heatshields Insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump Pan Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S/R Number Plate Light Inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged O/S/F Seatbelt Slow To Retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Mid Brake Light Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In N/S/F Of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 100,326 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Heavily Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Just Above Legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight Imbalance Present Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine Sump Pan & Oil Filter Heavily Corroded

Exhaust Heatshields Insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Midbox Blowing Slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust System Bent/Fouling Body/Heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Misting Around Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged O/S/F Seatbelt Slow To Retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Mid Brake Light Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated O/S/R Tyre Pressure Low (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Present To N/S/F Of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wiper Blades Streaky Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 100,326 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached N/S/R Shock Absorber Top Mount Sheered Off Completely (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Heavily Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Just Above Legal Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight Imbalance Present Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine Sump Pan & Oil Filter Heavily Corroded

Exhaust Heatshields Insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Midbox Blowing Slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust System Bent/Fouling Body/Heatshield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Chassis/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Misting Around Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged O/S/F Seatbelt Slow To Retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Mid Brake Light Inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated O/S/R Tyre Pressure Low (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Present To N/S/F Of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wiper Blades Streaky Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Heavily Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Heavily Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine Oil Filter & Sump Pan Corroded

Exhaust Heatshields Insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Mid Box Has Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gasses Present (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust System Bent & Fouling Heatshield/Body (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak Present Around Sump Pan Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Vehicle Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Balding Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Feathering Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped - N/S/F (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 90,592 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/S/R Droplink Balljoint Knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Front Lower Arm Ball Joints Have Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/F Droplink Has Slight Knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Heavily Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Brake Discs Heavily Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine Oil Filter & Sump Pan Corroded

Exhaust Heatshields Insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Mid Box Has Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gasses Present (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust System Bent & Fouling Heatshield/Body (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Rust Present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle/Suspension Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leak Present Around Sump Pan Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated O/S/R Tyre Obviously Underinflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R Tyre Outer Sidewall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Vehicle Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre Balding Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre Feathering Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped - N/S/F (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,986 miles

2 Exhaust Heatshields Insecure

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear ARB Links Knocking Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Sump Pan And Oil Filter Casing Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Rear - Mid Section Bent, Fouling Body & Has a Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Engine Oil Leak Present Around Sump Pan Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight Play Present In N/S/F Inner Tie Rod Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 80,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL Light On (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp not working N/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

2 Exhaust Heatshields Insecure

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear ARB Links Knocking Slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake Discs All Round Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine Sump Pan And Oil Filter Casing Corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Rear - Mid Section Bent, Fouling Body & Has a Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Engine Oil Leak Present Around Sump Pan Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight Play Present In N/S/F Inner Tie Rod Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 70,734 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/R Droplink Slight Knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Brake Discs Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Inner & Outer Faces Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust System Bent/Touching Body Around Mid Section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Leak Around Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2019 70,733 miles

Position lamp not working N/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F Lower Arm Bush Completely Torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/R Droplink Slight Knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Brake Discs Grooved & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Inner & Outer Faces Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust System Bent/Touching Body Around Mid Section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor Oil Leak Around Sump Pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,119 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 63,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,186 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 48,250 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,017 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,826 miles

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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SL12 RGU 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 64.7%.

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 SL12 RGU, 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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SL12 RGU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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