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KN12 UFY

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,250 mi
Last recorded49,250 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UFY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 49,250 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 49,250 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 36,625 miles

slight injector seal leak[ exhaust fumes ]

Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,027 miles

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

underneath of vehicle starting to corrode including most components

Fail 9 Feb 2023 29,027 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

underneath of vehicle starting to corrode including most components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 28,528 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 28,257 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 28,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 28,608 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 27,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,634 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 25,421 miles

both front tyres unevenly wearing both edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 20,879 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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KN12 UFY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KN12 UFY, 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 KN12 UFY registered?

KN12 UFY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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