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AJ12 PYS

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,723 mi
Last recorded51,723 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 PYS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 51,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 48,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 45,708 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 41,781 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 36,472 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 Oct 2020 34,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2018 19,020 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread ,no cord exposure at this time.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,421 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE IS DETERIORATING AN HAS CUTS IN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE IS DETERIORATING

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Fail 19 Jul 2017 13,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE IS DETERIORATING AN HAS CUTS IN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front TYRE IS DETERIORATING

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 22 Jul 2016 11,189 miles

engine cover fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 8,358 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r belt not checked.

cut in n/s/f tyre close to cord exposure.

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 PYS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PYS, 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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AJ12 PYS is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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