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VK12 KXY

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,581 mi
Last recorded45,581 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 KXY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 45,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed 2x items hanging from mirror [w/screen swept area to remain clear] ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 42,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 40,160 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked & perished near to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front tyres worn badly on edges [very near to exposing chords]recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 35,714 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 32,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 30,525 miles

nearside parking brake cable badly damaged, recommend early replacement

Pass 21 Jan 2020 29,080 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 27,614 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,925 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 9,109 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 KXY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

VK12 KXY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is VK12 KXY safe to buy?

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