MOT Status
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133,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor areas/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides perished and badly worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Split around the 2nd pressure sensor after dpf (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides perished and badly worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edges CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edge and have minor damage
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have wear (3.5.1i)
Front brake pads getting low
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
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AU12 VUH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel 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 AU12 VUH, 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 AU12 VUH registered?
AU12 VUH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2012.
Is AU12 VUH safe to buy?
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