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SB61 UCZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,316 mi
Last recorded140,316 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 UCZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 140,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 140,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 129,244 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 102,279 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 102,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,347 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 91,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,214 miles

Interior mirror deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyres 3mm tread left. 215/50R17

Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,320 miles

Under covers Engine covers

Fail 15 Aug 2017 55,319 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Under covers Engine covers

Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,995 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% reflector broken (1.5.1b)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,340 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,345 miles

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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SB61 UCZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB61 UCZ, 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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SB61 UCZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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