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AU12 XKH

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,164 mi
Last recorded80,164 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XKH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 80,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,447 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 74,607 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 66,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 62,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 56,190 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,338 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,269 miles

Vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle emissions are too low to be tested

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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AU12 XKH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU12 XKH, 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 AU12 XKH registered?

AU12 XKH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AU12 XKH safe to buy?

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