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AV12 OTW

2012 Mazda 3

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,001 mi
Last recorded88,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 OTW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 88,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 72,593 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 44,999 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 37,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 33,225 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,931 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jun 2018 28,477 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 24,507 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 20,017 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,205 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 OTW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Brown 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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

AV12 OTW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AV12 OTW safe to buy?

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