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VK12 ULJ

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,191 mi
Last recorded33,191 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 ULJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 33,191 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 31,251 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,864 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion to body and suspension parts.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 28,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,525 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 26,346 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 26,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 25,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,032 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,135 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,381 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,988 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions printout-engine clean

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 ULJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ULJ, 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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What year was VK12 ULJ registered?

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

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