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2012 Mazda 3 1.6L Petrol · AV12 AHX

AV12 AHX

2012 Mazda 3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2012. Recorded mileage 149,030 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA 3
Year / Origin
2012 · Ipswich
MOT Status
Valid until 10/08/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
149,030 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc

AV12 AHX Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
  • 149,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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AV12 AHX Mileage History

  1. 11/03/201531,858 mi
  2. 24/03/201644,731 mi+12,873 mi
  3. 29/03/201644,864 mi+133 mi
  4. 27/03/201758,676 mi+13,812 mi
  5. 01/03/201870,743 mi+12,067 mi
  6. 28/03/201983,185 mi+12,442 mi
  7. 28/03/201983,185 mi
  8. 11/08/2020105,596 mi+22,411 mi
  9. 11/08/2020105,596 mi
  10. 10/08/2021122,814 mi+17,218 mi
  11. 23/07/2022123,972 mi+1,158 mi
  12. 23/07/2022123,972 mi
  13. 24/07/2023136,213 mi+12,241 mi
  14. 26/07/2023136,213 mi
  15. 12/08/2024140,839 mi+4,626 mi
  16. 21/07/2025145,392 mi+4,553 mi
  17. 07/08/2026149,030 mi+3,638 mi

Average of roughly 10,271 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

AV12 AHX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 13:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mazda 3 (AV12 AHX) between March 2015 and August 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box bit missed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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