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VK12 UKS

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 UKS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 96,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 96,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner with a cut exposing the cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner with deep cuts in the tread face 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 78,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder removed from drivers view to centre console ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 78,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner and has a cut exposing the cords 205/50R17 also has a nail in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder removed from drivers view to centre console ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm 205/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,395 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 57,361 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 40,424 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,568 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 UKS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UKS, 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 UKS registered?

VK12 UKS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is VK12 UKS safe to buy?

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