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KR12 TUN

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,398 mi
Last recorded89,398 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 TUN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 89,398 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2026 89,223 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 73,376 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 64,531 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 64,531 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 58,528 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 58,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2022 53,010 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear sub frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills, chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion in all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread and all worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 46,908 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 42,428 miles

surface corrosion discs

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,561 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 38,557 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,315 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KR12 TUN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR12 TUN, 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 KR12 TUN registered?

KR12 TUN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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