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AU12 VUB

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,311 mi
Last recorded103,311 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 VUB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 98,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 91,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 84,911 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 65,350 miles

under bonnet components covered

Fail 4 Mar 2020 65,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under bonnet components covered

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,215 miles

some under bonnet components covered

some under side components covered

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,868 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,555 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,058 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 VUB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

AU12 VUB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is AU12 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 VUB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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