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SV12 WNG

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,008 mi
Last recorded49,008 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 WNG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 49,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2025 44,223 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both, torn (old) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 40,134 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 37,815 miles

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 35,368 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2021 33,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 32,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 30,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,028 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge /perished

Fail 28 Mar 2018 29,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged sidewall 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge /perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,332 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,060 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade cut at edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,593 miles

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

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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SV12 WNG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SV12 WNG, 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 SV12 WNG registered?

SV12 WNG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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