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AF12 PDK

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,381 mi
Last recorded92,381 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 PDK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 92,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,152 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 5 Feb 2024 77,847 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 72,016 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,439 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

Rear both rear tyres stepped / bald inner edge

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,640 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 12 Aug 2021 57,640 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 Aug 2020 53,128 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres worn uneven

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 18 Aug 2020 53,128 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres worn uneven

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn uneven and n/s low

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,125 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 13 Aug 2018 38,125 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 18 May 2017 31,413 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 26,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and also has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 26,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and also has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 17,986 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 PDK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF12 PDK, 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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AF12 PDK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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