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DV12 KMM

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,071 mi
Last recorded119,071 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KMM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 119,071 miles

Central Front Bonnet secondary lock latch slightly seize

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, down to around 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.5 mm, worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3 mm, worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 119,060 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Central Front Bonnet secondary lock latch slightly seize

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, down to around 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.5 mm, worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3 mm, worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 113,793 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 107,647 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 107,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 100,510 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly out shape, worn shoulder 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 93,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 93,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Serious worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Serious worn inner edge (205/50/17). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly out of shape inner shoulder.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,702 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,866 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 60,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,000 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 39,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,855 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,450 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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DV12 KMM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV12 KMM, 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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DV12 KMM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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