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HK12 HLX

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,747 mi
Last recorded140,747 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 HLX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 140,747 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 140,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 122,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 108,461 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2020 108,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2019 92,732 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,564 miles

Emissions to low to register

Fail 14 Jul 2017 65,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in 3 places (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Emissions to low to register

Nearside Rear tyre splits in circumference of tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2016 53,510 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Jul 2015 48,293 miles

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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HK12 HLX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK12 HLX, 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 HK12 HLX registered?

HK12 HLX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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