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AU12 VTY

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VTY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 79,364 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 79,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 45,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,184 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 34,624 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,250 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,199 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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AU12 VTY 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 AU12 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

AU12 VTY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is AU12 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VTY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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