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KP62 DRO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,576 mi
Last recorded118,576 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 DRO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,576 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,432 miles

Offside Front Cut in side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,317 miles

plastic undertrays fitted unable to inspect some components properly

Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock is soft

Nearside Rear tyre bald on the inner edge

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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KP62 DRO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KP62 DRO, 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 KP62 DRO registered?

KP62 DRO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is KP62 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 DRO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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