MOT Status
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126,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bar behind bumper corroded (6.1.6 (a))
all front and rear suspension corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bar behind bumper corroded (6.1.6 (a))
all front and rear suspension corroded
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general age related corrosion to all susp components not yet deemed excessive
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front subframe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general age related corrosion to all susp components not yet deemed excessive
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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SV12 ZHW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SV12 ZHW, 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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SV12 ZHW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 May 2012.
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