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VK12 ABZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,113 mi
Last recorded177,113 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ABZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 177,113 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 156,873 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 141,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,873 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,361 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

heatshield insecure centre and rear

Fail 11 Feb 2020 102,361 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure centre and rear

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,552 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,206 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 59,191 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

smoke from exhaust

Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,759 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,349 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 22,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VK12 ABZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ABZ, 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 ABZ registered?

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

Is VK12 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 ABZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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