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AV12 FKT

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FKT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 67,059 miles

all tyres badly perished

both front tyres 3mm

n/s screen scratched

rear pads getting low

Fail 1 Mar 2024 67,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

all tyres badly perished

both front tyres 3mm

n/s screen scratched

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2023 65,046 miles

NSF and both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,702 miles

R/H/F lower arm bush slightly perished.

Tyres perished around tread.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,947 miles

Offside Front suspension bush slightly perished.

Tyres perished around tread.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,078 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,139 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 46,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,410 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,457 miles

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

front wiper blades worn starting to smear slightly

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 FKT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FKT, 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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AV12 FKT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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