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SW12 RRX

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,068 mi
Last recorded65,068 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 RRX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 65,068 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 65,068 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 48,827 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 44,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 31,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 31,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S rear tyre badly worn on inner edge.

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 RRX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW12 RRX registered?

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

Is SW12 RRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 RRX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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