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SM12 LVL

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,161 mi
Last recorded63,161 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2024 58,345 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 58,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly damaged to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm incorporating spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm incorporating spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm heavily corroded, metal thinning but not yet seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 55,730 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate damaged and delaminated. (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly damaged to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm incorporating spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm incorporating spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm heavily corroded, metal thinning but not yet seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 43,812 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,596 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres cracking or perishing in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 35,450 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 32,454 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 25,966 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,303 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 10,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 8,638 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 LVL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

SM12 LVL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is SM12 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 LVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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