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143,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticky (3.1 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi outer casing corroded loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear heatshield insecure
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Suspension arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 205/50/17 dot 0119 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge 205/50/17
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 205/50/17 dot 0119 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm , worn on edges and cut on sidewall not showing cord (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and cracked on sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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SJ62 YNC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SJ62 YNC, 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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SJ62 YNC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.
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