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VK12 AFN

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,664 mi
Last recorded81,664 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 AFN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,664 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,110 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 42,113 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 42,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 32,864 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 23,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,733 miles

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Front number plate beginning to deteriorate

Fail 15 Feb 2016 20,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate beginning to deteriorate

Nearside Front disc corroded

Offside Front disc corroded

large undertrays fitted restricting visibility of underside

Fail 24 Feb 2015 18,040 miles

Both front tyres tread worn badly on inner and outer edge.

Both rear tyres tread slightly distorted.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,040 miles

Both front tyres tread worn badly on inner and outer edge.

Both rear tyres tread slightly distorted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK12 AFN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK12 AFN, 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 VK12 AFN registered?

VK12 AFN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is VK12 AFN safe to buy?

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