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AF12 OYV

2012 Mazda 3

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,978 mi
Last recorded45,978 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OYV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 45,978 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 40,817 miles

Front suspension units corroded

Rear suspension units corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 35,698 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 32,091 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 26,612 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 23,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre out of shape/chopping

nearside wiper smears screen slightly

offside rear tyre out of shape/chopping

Pass 5 Jun 2019 21,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 17,893 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 11,528 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 9,425 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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AF12 OYV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Bronze with a 1,598cc 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 AF12 OYV, 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 AF12 OYV registered?

AF12 OYV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AF12 OYV safe to buy?

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