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SV12 ZHW

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,971 mi
Last recorded126,971 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 ZHW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 126,971 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 121,774 miles

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bar behind bumper corroded (6.1.6 (a))

all front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2025 121,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bar behind bumper corroded (6.1.6 (a))

all front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 116,679 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,075 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion to all susp components not yet deemed excessive

Fail 3 Mar 2023 114,075 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion to all susp components not yet deemed excessive

Pass 22 Feb 2022 110,852 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 110,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 107,765 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 107,765 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 106,276 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 97,886 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 87,820 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 48,810 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,692 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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SV12 ZHW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV12 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

SV12 ZHW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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