MOT Status
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82,947 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern just about distinguishable (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and worn on inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern just about distinguishable (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and worn on inner edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front bumper insecure
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Under-trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear tyres cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM12 BVZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 LM12 BVZ, 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 LM12 BVZ registered?
LM12 BVZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.
Is LM12 BVZ safe to buy?
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