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HK12 FLN

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,361 mi
Last recorded120,361 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 FLN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 120,361 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 113,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 103,608 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2024 103,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 May 2023 93,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 81,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low On Inner Edge 205/50/17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S Lower Than N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,258 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 67,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,859 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear Tyres distorted on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,339 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 FLN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel 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 HK12 FLN, 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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HK12 FLN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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