MOT Status
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129,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on sidewall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all underbody and suspension components have age related corrosion
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on sidewall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all underbody and suspension components have age related corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub frame and suspension componants corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly wearing inner edge will not be long before cords start to show (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front steering rack arm has slight free play
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly wearing inner edge will not be long before cords start to show (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre exhaust heat shield loose
unable to test most lower engine area due to covers
unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers
unable to test most brake pipes due to grease
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
unable to test most lower engine area due to covers
unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers
unable to test nsr seat belt due to fitted child seat
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
unable to test most lower engine area due to covers
unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers
unable to test nsr seat belt due to fitted child seat
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre slight deterioration
Offside Rear tyre slight deterioration
both front tyres worn on edges 2055017
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM12 BUF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SM12 BUF, 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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SM12 BUF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 May 2012.
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