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AV61 KGA

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,731 mi
Last recorded49,731 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 KGA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 49,731 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 47,347 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 45,343 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 43,234 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 43,234 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 41,092 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 39,095 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,136 miles

Nearside Rear Slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Jan 2019 33,510 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 28,577 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 23,837 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 19,091 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 13,545 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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AV61 KGA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 AV61 KGA, 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 AV61 KGA registered?

AV61 KGA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is AV61 KGA safe to buy?

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