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KU12 XYZ

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,784 mi
Last recorded117,784 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 XYZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 117,784 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 117,784 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 110,381 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 110,381 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 102,576 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 93,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,717 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 79,715 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,148 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 66,657 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 61,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 53,608 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 45,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 36,933 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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KU12 XYZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

KU12 XYZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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