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90,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General underbody corrosion to all steering, brake and suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Cabin light inoperative
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank securing clamp corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Cabin light inoperative
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank securing clamp corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer fluid empty
Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear rear bumper damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front front bumper damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear rear bumper damaged
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and scrubbed heavily on inside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
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SW62 XPA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SW62 XPA, 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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SW62 XPA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 October 2012.
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