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AV12 WME

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,631 mi
Last recorded67,631 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 WME
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 67,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 64,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 61,407 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 59,653 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 51,245 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 48,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 46,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 43,431 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 38,779 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside & offside front tyres cracked & perished to the sidewalls & in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside front tyres unevenly worn in the centre with tread depth @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside & offside rear tyres cracked & perished in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,813 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,714 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 WME is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 WME, 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 WME registered?

AV12 WME is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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