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ExpiredMileage
152,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust flexi in poor condition
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large hole in exhaust silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe Corroded
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Rear N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody Components Showing Signs Of Corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Tail Pipe Corroded
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Rear N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody Components Showing Signs Of Corrosion
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear n/s and o/s tyres wearing inner edge
underbody components showing signs of corrosion
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear n/s and o/s tyres wearing inner edge
underbody components showing signs of corrosion
n/s/f tyre 3mm 205/55/17v
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
front discs poor condition
front pads getting low
n/s/f tyre 3mm 205/55/17v
n/s/r pads 2mm approx
o/s reg inop
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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SE12 HSO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SE12 HSO, 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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SE12 HSO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2012.
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