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HK12 DWP

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,660 mi
Last recorded71,660 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 DWP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 71,660 miles

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,298 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,217 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,755 miles

n/s/f tyre as screw in tread groove.

Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,347 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 66,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,722 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 55,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly age cracked - Dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked - Dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,976 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 33,836 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,340 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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HK12 DWP 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 HK12 DWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK12 DWP registered?

HK12 DWP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is HK12 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 DWP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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