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HV12 EWB

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,605 mi
Last recorded124,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 EWB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,605 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Handbrake Slight Travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit + Worn on Inner Edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking Between Treads - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 124,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Handbrake Slight Travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit + Worn on Inner Edge - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking Between Treads - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,254 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slight Movement Not Excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Cracking Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,524 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 101,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 94,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush splitting (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,604 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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HV12 EWB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV12 EWB, 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 HV12 EWB registered?

HV12 EWB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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