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CK12 GTY

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,319 mi
Last recorded68,319 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle/suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 60,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 57,371 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 54,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,806 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 48,806 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 44,180 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 44,180 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,836 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 9,038 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 GTY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 CK12 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

CK12 GTY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is CK12 GTY safe to buy?

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