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86,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside of the car covered in wax
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Started to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside of the car covered in wax
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))
All rear suspension arms corroded and bushes deteriorated
Both front brake discs worn and corroded
Exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake discs corroded
Small stone chip to center of windscreen
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Driver's seat with a defective structure Not fully secure. (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine oil level getting low.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Runs beside rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering resivior dirty unable to see level.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level getting low.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Runs beside rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering resivior dirty unable to see level.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Driver's seat insecure Broken at base. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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SA12 BZH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SA12 BZH, 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 SA12 BZH registered?
SA12 BZH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2012.
Is SA12 BZH safe to buy?
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