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DF12 CKU

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 CKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 98,013 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre wearing very close to limit,has a flat spot on inner edge [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill areas corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2024 97,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre wearing very close to limit,has a flat spot on inner edge [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sill areas corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2023 90,572 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tires wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tire wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 90,550 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tires wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tire wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 83,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,662 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 71,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 62,941 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 62,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm [205/50/r17] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,619 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 30,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,234 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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DF12 CKU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF12 CKU, 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 DF12 CKU registered?

DF12 CKU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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