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KU12 XYE

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,628 mi
Last recorded165,628 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XYE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 165,628 miles

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 4 Feb 2026 165,624 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 5 Feb 2025 158,284 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 158,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 154,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 2mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 154,259 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 2mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 148,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 142,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 142,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 132,355 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 128,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 123,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 123,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 worn badly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min. thickness (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead has a bend (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper blade poor,starting to split

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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KU12 XYE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU12 XYE, 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 KU12 XYE registered?

KU12 XYE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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