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EO12 AHG

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,722 mi
Last recorded78,722 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 AHG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 78,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,031 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,033 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 58,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,473 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 51,473 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,423 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 21,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,389 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,220 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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EO12 AHG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 EO12 AHG, 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 EO12 AHG registered?

EO12 AHG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is EO12 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 AHG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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