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SP12 MHO

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,994 mi
Last recorded27,994 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MHO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 27,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 27,573 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 27,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 18,642 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 14,045 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 7,066 miles

front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2015 7,062 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

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 MHO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHO, 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 MHO registered?

SP12 MHO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SP12 MHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 MHO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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