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SM12 GKA

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,193 mi
Last recorded37,193 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 37,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 35,542 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 33,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 32,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 30,862 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,646 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 28,556 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 28,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,706 miles

both rear tyres inner tread lumpy 3.5 mm tread approx. left

general under body surface corrosion inc rear innersills

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension

Pass 10 May 2018 24,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 17,197 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 12,516 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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SM12 GKA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 SM12 GKA, 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 SM12 GKA registered?

SM12 GKA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 June 2012.

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