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Front fog lights not working
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front fog lights not working
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arms , ball joints and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front fog lights not working
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arms , ball joints and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front fog lights not working
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm / cracking or perishing/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.9mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front fog lights not working
parking brake has little reserve travel
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm / cracking or perishing/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.9mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front fog lights not working
parking brake has little reserve travel
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front fog lights not working
parking brake has little reserve travel
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))
Central/rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front fog lights not working
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))
Central/rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front fog lights not working
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))
Central exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front fog lights inop
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))
Central exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front fog lights inop
Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
front fog lights inop
Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refilled washers 3.0l fluid now ok (3.5 (a))
front fog lights inop
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SA12 XGV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XGV, 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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SA12 XGV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 May 2012.
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