MOT Status
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88,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2MM)(205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (4.5mm)(205/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (3MM)(205/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES WISHBORN ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2MM)(205/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (4.5mm)(205/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (3MM)(205/50/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (Trailing Arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust corroded.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust corroded.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Mirror casing damaged.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50r17
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 also nail in tyre and several cuts. (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Mirror casing damaged.
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50r17
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 also nail in tyre and several cuts. (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SH12 NCV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 SH12 NCV, 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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SH12 NCV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 June 2012.
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