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VK12 ABO

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,837 mi
Last recorded79,837 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ABO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 76,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 72,635 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 72,632 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 67,376 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 67,368 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 63,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 59,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 57,520 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,788 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,176 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn to inner edges

tyre worn to inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,445 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,221 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 26,641 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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VK12 ABO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK12 ABO, 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 VK12 ABO registered?

VK12 ABO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is VK12 ABO safe to buy?

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