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KIG 7950

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,474 mi
Last recorded109,474 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 7950
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 109,474 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 106,910 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 106,905 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail pulled apart do not drive (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 102,365 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,192 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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KIG 7950 is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KIG 7950, 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 KIG 7950 registered?

KIG 7950 is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is KIG 7950 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIG 7950 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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