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KU12 XYY

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,990 mi
Last recorded122,990 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XYY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 122,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 112,409 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside wearing and cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,062 miles

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

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

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

slight underbody corrosion and slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Dec 2022 101,676 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 101,676 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 93,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2021 93,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,624 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight outer edge wear and slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,659 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,312 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,122 miles

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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KU12 XYY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KU12 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

KU12 XYY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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