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AO12 GWD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,728 mi
Last recorded139,728 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GWD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 139,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape + 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape + 2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 123,411 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 81,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,679 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 40,772 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,794 miles

Offside Front wiper smearing

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GWD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel 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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?

AO12 GWD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is AO12 GWD safe to buy?

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