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EK12 LKC

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,397 mi
Last recorded128,397 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 LKC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,397 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2019 128,248 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,172 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 112,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 79,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,888 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 21,954 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,440 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK12 LKC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK12 LKC, 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 EK12 LKC registered?

EK12 LKC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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