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VK12 CDO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,860 mi
Last recorded118,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 CDO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 118,860 miles

underbody dry rusty req power wash all salt off wax oil grease now or lanoguards rust INIVERTOR REQ

Pass 28 Jun 2025 106,388 miles

Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack or inner rod end is noisy and has free play strip check soon (2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps ready for a good pollish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and o/s/r slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn link rod has play could cause abit noisy over speed bumps (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 94,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 81,741 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 67,809 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 55,348 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2020 42,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2019 29,382 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 18,249 miles

both front tyres uneven wear wearing thin on outer edges close to cords none exposed close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2017 15,154 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 11,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 8,010 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 8,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CDO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CDO, 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 CDO registered?

VK12 CDO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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