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K7 MRA

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,250 mi
Last recorded64,250 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 MRA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 64,250 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 60,948 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 44,840 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 44,840 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,763 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,671 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,425 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 20,041 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 19,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K7 MRA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K7 MRA, 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 K7 MRA registered?

K7 MRA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is K7 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 MRA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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