MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
under covers on
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust corroded.
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes. ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive From filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side light out at start of test but working at end of test suggesting wiring issue.
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side light out at start of test but working at end of test suggesting wiring issue.
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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SH62 YPL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 SH62 YPL, 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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SH62 YPL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 November 2012.
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