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AV12 AMK

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,554 mi
Last recorded156,554 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 AMK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 156,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 147,502 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 136,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,824 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 118,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,466 miles

fuel in oil warning lamp illuminated.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Pass 30 May 2018 79,794 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel in oil warning lamp illuminated.

near side front headlamp unit shows condensation.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

power assisted steering reservoir fluid level appears to be low.

Pass 30 May 2017 72,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' in three places (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush/mount shows oil/fluid contamination

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,319 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 AMK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AMK, 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 AMK registered?

AV12 AMK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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