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FE12 KVD

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,453 mi
Last recorded98,453 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 KVD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,453 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and attached suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 98,453 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and attached suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 90,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge perished and starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge perished and starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,826 miles

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

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

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 4 Jul 2022 78,511 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,503 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,926 miles

clutch worn

drivers window faulty

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 6,993 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 6,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 3,189 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 2,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FE12 KVD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE12 KVD, 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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FE12 KVD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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