MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust pipe back box broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FT 195/55/15 RT 195/65/15
Oil leak sump area
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM WISHBONE BALL JOINT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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SP12 MGX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SP12 MGX, 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 SP12 MGX registered?
SP12 MGX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2012.
Is SP12 MGX safe to buy?
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