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KY12 FJC

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,284 mi
Last recorded133,284 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 FJC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 133,284 miles

Corrosion on all underside and front and rear subframe

coolant low

Fail 8 Jul 2026 133,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on all underside and front and rear subframe

coolant low

exhaust heat shield loose and may become detached

Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,866 miles

Entire underside including subframe corroded but not holed

Fail 10 Jul 2025 126,866 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Entire underside including subframe corroded but not holed

Pass 6 Aug 2024 122,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to underside

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jul 2023 117,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 114,151 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,763 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Aug 2020 111,329 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 105,284 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 105,200 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 95,753 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,622 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 65,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,290 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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KY12 FJC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KY12 FJC, 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 KY12 FJC registered?

KY12 FJC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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