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MF12 AXJ

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,831 mi
Last recorded128,831 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 AXJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 128,831 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 128,789 miles

Body component insecure exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres showing light wear to inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,993 miles

DPF light flashing during test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measuring 1.6mm - STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result - Visually OK

Pass 28 Jan 2017 87,462 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,473 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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MF12 AXJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF12 AXJ, 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 MF12 AXJ registered?

MF12 AXJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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