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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured accident damage (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in it (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
various suspension items heavily corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at limit of wear acceptable - noted when loaded using shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight lag in performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front fog lamp tell tail light not working
Nearside Front front cross member damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front front cross member damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pads not seen
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both / Advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both / Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake pads not seen
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both / Advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both / Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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SD62 BTY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 SD62 BTY, 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 SD62 BTY registered?
SD62 BTY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 November 2012.
Is SD62 BTY safe to buy?
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