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SW12 EZE

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,016 mi
Last recorded113,016 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 EZE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 113,016 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle

Pass 2 Jun 2025 100,695 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 90,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 77,514 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 62,857 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 62,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 43,356 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,443 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

underside components corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 24,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

underside components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 18,832 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, also perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracks on tread

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 11,330 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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SW12 EZE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SW12 EZE, 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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SW12 EZE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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