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SW12 AWF

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,156 mi
Last recorded72,156 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 AWF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 72,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 60,068 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 60,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,531 miles

Condition on underside of vehicle is generally corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer beside fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 57,163 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front & rear subframes corroded but no holes found

Fail 10 Nov 2021 57,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front & rear subframes corroded but no holes found

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 7 Nov 2020 55,383 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside and components corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 55,381 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside and components corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2019 50,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 45,989 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,654 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 39,654 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SW12 AWF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SW12 AWF, 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 SW12 AWF registered?

SW12 AWF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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