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AV12 FKX

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,801 mi
Last recorded89,801 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 FKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 89,801 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 86,139 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 82,255 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 77,511 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 72,547 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2020 66,207 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,256 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 59,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,563 miles

Front Brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2018 50,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pads low

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre low inner edge (close to limit)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,542 miles

Rear rear tyres wearing uneven and getting close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,104 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FKX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 FKX, 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 FKX registered?

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

Is AV12 FKX safe to buy?

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