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HJ12 XKO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,056 mi
Last recorded19,056 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 XKO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 19,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 18,254 miles

Underbody covers fitted hiding testable items from view

Pass 20 Feb 2024 17,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 16,795 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 16,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 15,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 13,648 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 12,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 10,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 9,169 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 7,390 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 5,704 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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HJ12 XKO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ12 XKO, 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 HJ12 XKO registered?

HJ12 XKO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is HJ12 XKO safe to buy?

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