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KW12 MKX

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,960 mi
Last recorded73,960 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 MKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,960 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 73,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 59,731 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 51,136 miles

3rd stop light inop

O/S/F fog lamp damaged

both front tyres worn and perished

front brake discs worn and corroded

front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight play in both rear link bars

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,796 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

Offside Rear tyre tread depth inner edge wearing low

Offside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 28,506 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing low, slightly cracking & perished

Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,107 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

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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KW12 MKX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KW12 MKX, 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 KW12 MKX registered?

KW12 MKX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is KW12 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 MKX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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