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KR12 LVX

2012 Mazda 3 Tamura

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 LVX
MakeMazda
Model3 Tamura
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 85,169 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER - DOWN TO CASING RUBBER (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 75,444 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 75,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,937 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 60,950 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 54,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,136 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,545 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INSIDE - 205/50R17 TOYO PROXES R32 ALROUND (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,087 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 28,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50WR17 - TOYO PROXES R32 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3 Tamura?

Based on 1,206 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
5,667
Miles/Year
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50WR17 - TOYO PROXES R32 1
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KR12 LVX is a 2012 Mazda 3 Tamura in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 Tamura fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50wr17 - toyo proxes r32, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR12 LVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was KR12 LVX registered?

KR12 LVX is a 2012 Mazda 3 Tamura, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is KR12 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 LVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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