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SP12 MGX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,041 mi
Last recorded143,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MGX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 143,041 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 143,041 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust pipe back box broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 137,042 miles

FT 195/55/15 RT 195/65/15

Oil leak sump area

Pass 27 Jun 2024 130,160 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jul 2023 125,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 119,464 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 119,464 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 117,185 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 117,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 109,410 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Fail 19 Jan 2019 109,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM WISHBONE BALL JOINT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Jan 2018 84,009 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Jan 2017 65,641 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 51,730 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 39,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 39,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SP12 MGX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SP12 MGX, 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 SP12 MGX registered?

SP12 MGX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is SP12 MGX safe to buy?

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