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2012 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration SW12NDE
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2012
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 08 Oct 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,223 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust heat shield loose/broken
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Service brake binding but not excessively All (4) Brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,282 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024 15 Jun 202624 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,817 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,902 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have slight wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 71,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cords exposed on inner edge badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have slight wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,190 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2021 15 Jun 202631 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 62,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,684 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021 15 Jun 202626 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 55,684 MI
15 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 47,241 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminating.
- Nearside Rear Slight knock at anti roll bar link.
31 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 47,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Slight knock at anti roll bar link.
- Front registration plate delaminating.
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,129 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,680 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate starting to deteriate
- both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,318 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW12NDE was registered on 2012-08-10
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