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GY12 AUT

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,210 mi
Last recorded124,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 AUT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,210 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,528 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 91,528 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,567 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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GY12 AUT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY12 AUT, 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 GY12 AUT registered?

GY12 AUT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is GY12 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 AUT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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