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AV12 MXT

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,496 mi
Last recorded33,496 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 MXT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 33,496 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 32,266 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on small part of outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 31,194 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 29,093 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 29,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 26,786 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 24,058 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 21,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2019 18,844 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have hairline cracks in the tread & on the outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hairline cracks in the tread & on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 15,890 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 13,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,494 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 6,969 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 MXT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

AV12 MXT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AV12 MXT safe to buy?

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