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SY12 SWF

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,482 mi
Last recorded100,482 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 SWF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 100,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner part ,rest of tread as low as 3mm,recommend it to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner part ,rest of tread as low as 2mm,recommend it to be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear advanced corrosion to - front and rear suspension sub-frames--- nearside and offside rear suspension arms and tie rods--- and rear anti roll bar. only just passed test

all rear suspension bushes worn

unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers ,trim covers becoming insecure, recommend a repair

Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,943 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 53,785 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 53,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 35,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,494 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 25,494 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 17,269 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 17,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 9,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 8,622 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 6,400 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 SWF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

SY12 SWF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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