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VK12 ACO

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ACO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 52,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 49,876 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 46,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,200 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 41,463 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 38,287 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 38,287 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,996 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,751 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,554 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 24,554 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,524 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 ACO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ACO, 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 VK12 ACO registered?

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

Is VK12 ACO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 ACO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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