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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing edges and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing edges and tread low3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and slight knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine under tray loose.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine under tray loose.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
windscreen cracked.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
windscreen cracked.
Nearside Front Damaged to outer sill.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
The engine has upper & lower covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge, 205/50 17 Vitora Sportlife (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
The engine has upper & lower covers fitted
Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine and underbody covers fitted
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LC61 VGZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LC61 VGZ, 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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LC61 VGZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 January 2012.
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