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KL05 JOL

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,503 mi
Last recorded90,503 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 JOL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 41,684 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 87,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 87,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,328 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,066 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 9 May 2023 24,655 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,758 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongey but functionality of brakes not affected

Rear bumper reinforcement bar slightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2022 23,131 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,591 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 72,590 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 20,918 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 72,532 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,532 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 19,000 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,181 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 16,298 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 16,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 68,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 13,469 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,058 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 11,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,163 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 May 2016 8,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 5,622 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,679 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 29,843 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 26,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 19 Nov 2011 21,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 14,994 miles

ESP light on

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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KL05 JOL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KL05 JOL, 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 KL05 JOL registered?

KL05 JOL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is KL05 JOL safe to buy?

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