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VK12 AOB

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,627 mi
Last recorded106,627 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 106,627 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various points of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle subframe, axle , suspension arms etc

Pass 24 Feb 2022 105,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Quit a bit of general corrosion to the underside of the vehicle, including sub frames & suspension components

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 105,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Quit a bit of general corrosion to the underside of the vehicle, including sub frames & suspension components

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 105,779 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,537 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,978 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,045 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,266 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2017 49,920 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,356 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 30,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,370 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 AOB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AOB, 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 AOB registered?

VK12 AOB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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