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AO61 KNS

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,821 mi
Last recorded102,821 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 KNS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 102,821 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 102,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 87,452 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 87,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 69,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 69,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 63,581 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,082 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 59,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,236 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 50,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,398 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 41,699 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 33,772 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 25,641 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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AO61 KNS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO61 KNS, 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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AO61 KNS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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