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CK12 AEG

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,914 mi
Last recorded97,914 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 AEG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,914 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm - 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm - 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components rusty/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,974 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills rusty and corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,983 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 78,982 miles

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,243 miles

rear subframe and suspension components rusty/corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 68,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 61,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve stem cracking

Offside Front Tyre valve stem cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre valve stem cracking

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 31,942 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,782 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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CK12 AEG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CK12 AEG, 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 CK12 AEG registered?

CK12 AEG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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