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SY12 MJE

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,241 mi
Last recorded94,241 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 MJE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,621 miles

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2024 88,621 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,400 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 61,974 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 46,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor cracking of sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 26,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,794 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 22,656 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak from gearbox driveshaft seal very slight ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,889 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 14,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,079 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cracking in sidewall.

Offside front tyre has cracking in sidewall.

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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SY12 MJE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SY12 MJE, 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 SY12 MJE registered?

SY12 MJE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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