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VK12 ULF

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,709 mi
Last recorded185,709 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ULF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 185,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 175,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 163,064 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 151,581 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 139,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 126,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 112,916 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 15 Jun 2019 99,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,180 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,053 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 56,847 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 42,434 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 ULF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

VK12 ULF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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