MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,161 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroding
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly damaged to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm incorporating spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm incorporating spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm heavily corroded, metal thinning but not yet seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate damaged and delaminated. (0.1 (d))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre slightly damaged to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm incorporating spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm incorporating spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arm heavily corroded, metal thinning but not yet seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL Rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres cracking or perishing in-between tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both front tyres slightly perished
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.
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SM12 LVL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LVL, 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 SM12 LVL registered?
SM12 LVL is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 June 2012.
Is SM12 LVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM12 LVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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