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DE62 KVZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,006 mi
Last recorded167,006 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 KVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 167,006 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 163,816 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 163,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 153,948 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 140,307 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 133,267 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2020 124,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,110 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 108,110 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,466 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear very slight play in r/o/s drop link

Pass 15 Apr 2016 58,032 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 43,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,076 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 KVZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVZ, 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 KVZ registered?

DE62 KVZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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