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SW12 GHO

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,307 mi
Last recorded41,307 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GHO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 41,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various underbody/component corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2024 36,102 miles

Various Rear Suspension Bushes Perished

Various Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 30,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 30,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 27,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Washers poor to windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,549 miles

various under body/component corrosion

windscreen washers poor

Pass 21 Oct 2020 20,480 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 18,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 17,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 16,565 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 14,418 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 14,418 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,831 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 GHO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SW12 GHO, 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 GHO registered?

SW12 GHO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is SW12 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 GHO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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