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SW12 XLH

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,342 mi
Last recorded87,342 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 XLH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 87,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,344 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 74,708 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,148 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 64,050 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 55,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 46,472 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,893 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,154 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 195/65/15 91v bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,502 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 32,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 21,623 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 XLH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

SW12 XLH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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