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EO12 AJY

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,917 mi
Last recorded87,917 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 AJY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 74,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 56,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 41,363 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,820 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 40,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,003 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 38,969 miles

o/s/r tyre worn un even on inner edge needs attention

Fail 17 Feb 2020 38,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads very low

o/s/r tyre worn un even on inner edge needs attention

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,677 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

wipers smear

Pass 5 Mar 2018 29,011 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 29,011 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,299 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 6 Feb 2017 24,299 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,471 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2015 19,274 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 19,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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 AJY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJY, 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 EO12 AJY registered?

EO12 AJY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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