MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central stop light not working
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central stop light not working
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
dpf service light flashing
exhaust rusty
Central stoplight not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under-trays/covers fitted obscuring inspection of certain underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Central stoplight not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Under-trays/covers fitted obscuring inspection of certain underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
protective under covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
protective under covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack in no plate (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to become out shape [oval] (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small crack in no plate (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre starting to become out shape [oval] (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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FN12 ZSL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FN12 ZSL, 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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FN12 ZSL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2012.
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