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VK12 KYB

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,018 mi
Last recorded167,018 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 167,018 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 167,018 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 163,353 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 163,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 156,972 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 154,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 154,007 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 139,989 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 122,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,631 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,897 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,068 miles

all wipers smearing

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 KYB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 KYB, 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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VK12 KYB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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