2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · SJ12 LDV
2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 113,508 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ12 LDV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 113,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ12 LDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 3 (SJ12 LDV) between July 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SJ12 LDV Mileage History
- 13/07/20157,032 mi
- 27/06/20168,595 mi+1,563 mi
- 21/06/201712,275 mi+3,680 mi
- 02/07/201819,008 mi+6,733 mi
- 09/07/201927,522 mi+8,514 mi
- 16/07/202033,595 mi+6,073 mi
- 17/07/202033,600 mi+5 mi
- 10/05/202134,780 mi+1,180 mi
- 11/05/202134,784 mi+4 mi
- 20/05/202246,929 mi+12,145 mi
- 02/08/202366,866 mi+19,937 mi
- 02/08/202366,866 mi
- 16/08/202487,885 mi+21,019 mi
- 22/10/202491,365 mi+3,480 mi
- 04/11/202491,839 mi+474 mi
- 26/03/2026113,507 mi+21,668 mi
- 27/03/2026113,508 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,946 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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