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YR12 AVO

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,863 mi
Last recorded105,863 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AVO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,863 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 105,863 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 104,421 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,785 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,436 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,291 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,137 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 60,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-50-17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,071 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 36,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 AVO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR12 AVO, 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 YR12 AVO registered?

YR12 AVO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YR12 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 AVO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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