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M9 VKS

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,006 mi
Last recorded68,006 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 VKS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 68,006 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Brake Flexi Ferrules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S/F Upper Headlamp Bracket Broken - Lamp Still Secure

Pass 26 Feb 2025 65,208 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Rubber Bush Split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

O/S/F Headlamp Bracket Broken - Headlamp Still Secure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Has Slight Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 65,208 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Rubber Bush Split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/F Headlamp Bracket Broken - Headlamp Still Secure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Has Slight Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 65,208 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Front Headlamps Misted Over - No Visible Pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Rubber Bush Split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

O/S/F Headlamp Bracket Broken - Headlamp Still Secure

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning O/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Has Slight Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S/F Wiper Slightly Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 61,864 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Rubber Bush Split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 61,864 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Rubber Bush Split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 58,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,922 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Brake Discs Have Minor Corrosion Lip Present (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Cracking & Feathering Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a screw in it.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 49,144 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,560 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 46,255 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,695 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,215 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 23,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 17,547 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 17,546 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M9 VKS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M9 VKS, 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 M9 VKS registered?

M9 VKS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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