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EA12 KLV

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,574 mi
Last recorded120,574 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 KLV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 120,574 miles

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

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

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 27 Jun 2025 112,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 26 Jun 2024 105,794 miles

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,258 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various general corrosion building up underneath of the vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2023 96,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various general corrosion building up underneath of the vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2022 85,535 miles

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

corrosion building up underneath of body

Pass 28 Jun 2021 77,156 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 68,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,855 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 47,715 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,142 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 31,858 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 31,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 23,494 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EA12 KLV 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 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 EA12 KLV, 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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EA12 KLV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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