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HV12 EVK

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,323 mi
Last recorded142,323 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 EVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 142,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,011 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 117,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 88,373 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,440 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit and wearing on the inside edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing very close to the legal limit

Offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit and wearing on the inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,200 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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HV12 EVK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV12 EVK, 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 HV12 EVK registered?

HV12 EVK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is HV12 EVK safe to buy?

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