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SY12 MKC

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,798 mi
Last recorded83,798 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 MKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 83,798 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 83,798 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 82,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 80,166 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread depths both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,690 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread depths both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn badly on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,166 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,914 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play @ both rear anti roll bar links

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,373 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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SY12 MKC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

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

Is SY12 MKC safe to buy?

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