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AV12 ALO

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,966 mi
Last recorded51,966 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ALO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 48,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 44,630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 41,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,876 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 38,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 36,058 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 36,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 31,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 15,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 9,395 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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AV12 ALO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 AV12 ALO, 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 ALO registered?

AV12 ALO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AV12 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 ALO 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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