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SM12 GKZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,406 mi
Last recorded158,406 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GKZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 158,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle / front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 158,404 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle / front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 143,580 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 143,580 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 135,352 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked

has under trays fitted

underside corroding in paces inc some parts

Fail 18 Jun 2024 135,351 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF ON EDGES COLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

has under trays fitted

underside corroding in paces inc some parts

Pass 6 Jun 2023 126,124 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

front and rear subframes corroded

fuel filler pipes are corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 126,122 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear subframes corroded

fuel filler pipes are corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 116,896 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2022 116,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 107,653 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 107,650 miles

Brake performance not tested due to twisted tyre giving false readings (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 98,815 miles

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

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

Wipers poor

sump pan corroded

underside corroded and all components

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,299 miles

Central Rear heat shield inscure

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,871 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 74,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,212 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,927 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,408 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 GKZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM12 GKZ, 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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SM12 GKZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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