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CE12 KYR

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,865 mi
Last recorded92,865 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 KYR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 92,865 miles

Nearside Front slightly rough when rotated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2025 86,631 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 86,631 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 77,516 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 70,779 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,837 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn smooth and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,949 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,755 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,184 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,515 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,642 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 39,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,845 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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CE12 KYR is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE12 KYR, 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 CE12 KYR registered?

CE12 KYR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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