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KN61 MWO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,089 mi
Last recorded63,089 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 MWO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 63,089 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 59,241 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,746 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 52,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,050 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,318 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 41,933 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,241 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,377 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 26,992 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 22,124 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 22,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,217 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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KN61 MWO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KN61 MWO, 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 KN61 MWO registered?

KN61 MWO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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