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SY12 SVT

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,099 mi
Last recorded79,099 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 SVT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 79,099 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 74,454 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2023 70,317 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/side and n/side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2022 66,606 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,958 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 56,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,616 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,035 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 SVT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

SY12 SVT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is SY12 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY12 SVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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