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KV12 ZTT

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,205 mi
Last recorded64,205 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 ZTT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 64,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 50,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 42,916 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 42,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 40,138 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 34,149 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 33,266 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 29,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,447 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 25,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured ball joint broken/detatched (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,733 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing from inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing from inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,515 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,570 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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KV12 ZTT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV12 ZTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV12 ZTT registered?

KV12 ZTT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is KV12 ZTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 ZTT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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