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MA12 VEB

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 VEB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,500 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control arms corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 81,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,668 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 77,639 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from injetor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 74,960 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,295 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 64,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,061 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,967 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 24,894 miles

Nsr tyre has several deep cuts.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,894 miles

Nsr tyre has several deep cuts.

Plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

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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MA12 VEB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA12 VEB, 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 MA12 VEB registered?

MA12 VEB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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