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AV12 ANX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ANX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,712 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dpf light flashing

Fail 3 Nov 2020 98,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

dpf light flashing

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,285 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 87,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 73,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 57,696 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,909 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 43,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 34,674 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 ANX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ANX, 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 ANX registered?

AV12 ANX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is AV12 ANX safe to buy?

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