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CE12 KYT

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,533 mi
Last recorded143,533 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 KYT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 143,533 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 143,532 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 134,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 134,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,736 miles

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 99,714 miles

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

oil sump pan corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 81,103 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,447 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,439 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 26,978 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 26,978 miles

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,989 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,315 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KYT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE12 KYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 KYT registered?

CE12 KYT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is CE12 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 KYT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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