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AJ12 PXU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,301 mi
Last recorded68,301 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 PXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 66,296 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 64,265 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 62,466 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing mirror casing and cover slightly damage

Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,810 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres slightly perishing and low on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2021 55,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear + cracked between treads

Offside Front tyre edge wear + cracked between treads

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 33,459 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 33,457 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,995 miles

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

front brake pads worn low

front undertray loose

oil around gearbox & n/s steering rack gaitor area

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

gearbox oil leak

offside wiper blade splitting

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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AJ12 PXU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AJ12 PXU, 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 AJ12 PXU registered?

AJ12 PXU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is AJ12 PXU safe to buy?

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