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FN12 ZSL

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 ZSL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,755 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 136,755 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 123,682 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 117,794 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 117,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 107,883 miles

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.

Fail 20 Feb 2019 107,883 miles

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.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 98,018 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,982 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 76,982 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 57,121 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 57,121 miles

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?

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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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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What year was FN12 ZSL registered?

FN12 ZSL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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