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AU12 VTX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,473 mi
Last recorded101,473 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VTX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 101,473 miles

o/s/r tyre and both front tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2024 92,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 80,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,504 miles

Centre heat shield insecure

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2020 72,340 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2019 65,345 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 57,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 57,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 49,003 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,785 miles

front tyres getting low on tread and have small cuts in tread

rear tyres getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

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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AU12 VTX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU12 VTX, 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 AU12 VTX registered?

AU12 VTX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is AU12 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VTX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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