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ST12 KXN

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,665 mi
Last recorded118,665 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 KXN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 118,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 111,873 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 103,556 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 99,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 94,721 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 85,348 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 49,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,157 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 12,186 miles

n/s/f/ tyre has side wall damage

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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ST12 KXN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ST12 KXN, 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 ST12 KXN registered?

ST12 KXN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is ST12 KXN safe to buy?

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