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AO61 KVB

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,622 mi
Last recorded101,622 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 KVB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 101,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 95,851 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 88,480 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, nsr splitting slightly in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 88,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, nsr splitting slightly in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,537 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,362 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,742 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,025 miles

both front valve stems slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 16,515 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 14,587 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 KVB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO61 KVB, 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 AO61 KVB registered?

AO61 KVB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is AO61 KVB safe to buy?

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