MOT Status
ValidMileage
231,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield partly adrift
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing slightly uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing slightly uneven (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre cracked and low
Offside Rear tyre getting low and slightly cracked
child seats fitted to rear
Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate deteriorating
oil staining around gearbox.
rear number plate deteriorating
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL12 KMM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SL12 KMM, 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 SL12 KMM registered?
SL12 KMM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 June 2012.
Is SL12 KMM safe to buy?
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