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AV12 ODR

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,495 mi
Last recorded85,495 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 85,495 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,511 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 60,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 55,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 48,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 41,257 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,870 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,974 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,306 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 17,148 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 ODR 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 100%.

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 ODR, 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

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What year was AV12 ODR registered?

AV12 ODR is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2012.

Is AV12 ODR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 ODR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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