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YR12 OAA

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,762 mi
Last recorded37,762 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 OAA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,163cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,762 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR12 OAA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR12 OAA, 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 YR12 OAA registered?

YR12 OAA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YR12 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 OAA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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