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VK12 UJJ

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,026 mi
Last recorded119,026 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UJJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 119,026 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 117,358 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2025 117,358 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2024 112,819 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f+n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front undertray held on with tye straps

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r+n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis+underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 107,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2022 102,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 83,233 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 67,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 67,560 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2018 56,567 miles
Fail 7 May 2018 56,567 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 49,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,193 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 27,193 miles

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 UJJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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