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CK12 EUE

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,793 mi
Last recorded106,793 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 EUE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 106,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-fame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 106,779 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both headlamps aimed too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-fame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 99,903 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 99,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 93,927 miles

Front engine undertray insecure but unlikely to fall off

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and showing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to rear sub-frame and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 90,278 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 87,766 miles

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,138 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake lamp inoperative.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear O/S and N/S ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear exhaust corroded slightly

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,138 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake lamp inoperative.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear O/S and N/S ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear exhaust corroded slightly

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle fitted with protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,005 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 77,282 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,023 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,873 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 EUE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 CK12 EUE, 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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CK12 EUE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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