MOT Status
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69,854 miAbove average mileage for this year
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under the chassis body sealant applied
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion in various points.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion in various points.
Nearside Front Fog light not working.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Various points of corrosion on vehicle.
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light not working.
Parking brake lever has slightly excessive travel.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Various points of corrosion on vehicle.
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working (pre 01/03/2018)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine oil level low
front exhaust flexi deteriorated
under trays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front tyre edge wear
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine oil low
front exhaust flex deteriorating
high level brake light inop
park brake lever travel
under trays and covers fitted
front exhaust flex mesh deteriorated
high level brake light inop
park brake lever travel
sill covers and under trays fitted
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()
front exhaust flex mesh deteriorated
high level brake light inop
park brake lever travel
sill covers and under trays fitted
exhaust flexi section detiorated
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front worn on inner shoulder
exhaust flexi section detiorated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn threw to 2nd ply on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/r & n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split
both front tyre valves perished
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Wiper blade torn
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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SM61 KUP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 KUP, 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 KUP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2012.
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