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VK12 AEZ

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,104 mi
Last recorded39,104 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 AEZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 39,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 38,905 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 38,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 38,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,800 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills ..... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted ....wet mot

Pass 15 Apr 2022 37,266 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some items ...

Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,865 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2021 36,858 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing tread perished dot code 0212 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 36,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing tread perished dot code 0212 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,733 miles

Offside Rear inside edge worn 2mm

Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,405 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 25,771 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,303 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges close to exposing cords

Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,137 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

emissions too low to get a reading

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 AEZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK12 AEZ, 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 AEZ registered?

VK12 AEZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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