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SP12 MJJ

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,125 mi
Last recorded107,125 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 MJJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 93,018 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 93,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,090 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 85,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,770 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,677 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,195 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,320 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,577 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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SP12 MJJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP12 MJJ, 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 MJJ registered?

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

Is SP12 MJJ safe to buy?

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