CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV12 KOU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,868 mi
Last recorded89,868 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 KOU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 89,868 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 83,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 74,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 71,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 64,353 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 59,438 miles

Offside Rear o\s\r tyre worn low on edges .

minor cuts in both rear tyres .

Pass 5 Dec 2017 45,694 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 26,947 miles

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

ENGINE TRIM FITTED

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN TREAD PATTERN

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN TREAD PATTERN

Fail 19 Dec 2016 26,947 miles

ENGINE TRIM FITTED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN TREAD PATTERN

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN TREAD PATTERN

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

Pass 12 Mar 2016 17,830 miles

205/50R17 All tyres TOYO Fronts at 3 mm and 4 mm Both rear tyre 4 mm & 5mm

Pass 28 Mar 2015 6,704 miles

205/50/R17/89W. Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.

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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV12 KOU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV12 KOU?

You can check the full history of AV12 KOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV12 KOU registered?

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

Is AV12 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 KOU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV12 KOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV12 KOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.