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SM12 GNF

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,698 mi
Last recorded78,698 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 78,698 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT UNDERTRAY LOOSE

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 18 Jul 2025 75,798 miles

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 75,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,815 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 64,255 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 64,225 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached REAR HEAT SHIELD (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,061 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 59,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,847 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 47,279 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 39,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp but not leaking

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 39,051 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp but not leaking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 33,377 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,695 miles

Front slight cracking to both tyres

Rear slight cracking to both tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2016 27,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,117 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 GNF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GNF, 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 GNF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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