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KE61 WKB

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,078 mi
Last recorded97,078 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE61 WKB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 97,078 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 90,900 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 90,900 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 83,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 76,897 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 70,726 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 62,422 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 52,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 44,310 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 35,422 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,688 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 27,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 20,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 20,507 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 18,924 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 7,356 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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KE61 WKB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KE61 WKB, 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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KE61 WKB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 February 2012.

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