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AV12 AJO

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,115 mi
Last recorded191,115 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 AJO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 191,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 178,726 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 163,148 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 163,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front disc and brake pad has been hot

Pass 3 Mar 2023 144,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 132,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 132,471 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 121,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 114,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 97,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,825 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,054 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges nearside rear is at 2 mil

Fail 26 Feb 2016 54,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges nearside rear is at 2 mil

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,316 miles

both front tyres are at 3 mil of tread

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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AV12 AJO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 AV12 AJO, 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 AV12 AJO registered?

AV12 AJO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 March 2012.

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