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AY12 ZFP

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,535 mi
Last recorded102,535 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZFP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 102,535 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 92,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 92,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,786 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 80,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,490 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 54,490 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both side (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,129 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,842 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE STARTING TO PERISH/CRACK - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 21,751 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 16,575 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,546 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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AY12 ZFP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY12 ZFP, 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 AY12 ZFP registered?

AY12 ZFP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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