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AU12 ZRZ

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,708 mi
Last recorded89,708 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZRZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 89,708 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 85,718 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 85,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,088 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror casing held with tape, mirror slightly loose ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre only 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,433 miles

Nearside Front mirror casing held with tape

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,065 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 68,065 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 56,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,455 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 50,454 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 41,330 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,086 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 ZRZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 ZRZ registered?

AU12 ZRZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is AU12 ZRZ safe to buy?

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