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HK12 ULW

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,867 mi
Last recorded127,867 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 ULW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 127,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 122,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 118,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 113,501 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly misshapen on edge

Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,373 miles

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,222 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under tray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,235 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,838 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 47,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,148 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 ULW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 ULW, 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 HK12 ULW registered?

HK12 ULW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HK12 ULW safe to buy?

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