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Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded and leaking advised to be repaired (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded and leaking advised to be repaired (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear frame and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark lamp on. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
some components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriosuly weakend
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre cracked+perished
evidence of ageing in both rear tyres
ns door mirror insecure
osr No.plate lamp insecure but not likely to fall off
Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
evidence of ageing in both rear tyres
intermittent excess travel at parking brake lever
ns door mirror insecure
osr No.plate lamp insecure but not likely to fall off
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SM61 AMU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 SM61 AMU, 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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SM61 AMU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 January 2012.
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