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MF12 EFT

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,010 mi
Last recorded109,010 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 EFT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 109,010 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 109,010 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 94,597 miles

under body corrosion

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

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

both rear arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,344 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both suspension arms corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on outer edge,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 69,344 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both suspension arms corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on outer edge,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 58,946 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,584 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,948 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres starting to crack

Undertrays/trims fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,557 miles

Trims fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 18,833 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating

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 EFT is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 MF12 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

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

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