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KE12 KTX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,856 mi
Last recorded91,856 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 KTX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 91,856 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH - Nearside & offside, Foggy/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 84,840 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,429 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,191 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged all four x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,214 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,065 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 49,391 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,173 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,793 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,664 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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KE12 KTX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KE12 KTX, 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 KE12 KTX registered?

KE12 KTX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is KE12 KTX safe to buy?

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