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AO12 AVZ

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,937 mi
Last recorded72,937 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,937 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 63,526 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 61,229 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 57,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 54,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 52,676 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,403 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,988 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 37,471 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,847 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,646 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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AO12 AVZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AO12 AVZ, 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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What year was AO12 AVZ registered?

AO12 AVZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is AO12 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 AVZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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