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DE62 KVX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,202 mi
Last recorded128,202 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 KVX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 128,202 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 128,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 121,468 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 114,950 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 109,729 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 109,726 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 104,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 98,950 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 92,189 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,205 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,198 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 72,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,782 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 50,368 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,368 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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DE62 KVX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE62 KVX, 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 DE62 KVX registered?

DE62 KVX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DE62 KVX safe to buy?

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