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117,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front non obligatory nsf fog lamp galss missing and lens deteriorated
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear wishbones - heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sill areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear exhust heat shield loose
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to no beam image (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat not tested due to poor beam image (4.1.5 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding seized solid (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail hose joint to caliper heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc blued from overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front non obligatory nsf fog lamp galss missing and lens deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose unsupported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear wishbones - heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sill areas corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear exhust heat shield loose
Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing and reflector corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have significant surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp. no beam image, lamp full of condensation (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to manually turn wheel (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front fog lamp lens missing and reflector corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have significant surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from offside lower of front screen. ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated and condensation in unit. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from offside lower of front screen. ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated and condensation in unit. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody undersealed
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody undersealed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front suspension rusty
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake pad anti slip worn
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners on mirror ()
items removed from drivers view
under trays fitted
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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SY62 OWA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SY62 OWA, 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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SY62 OWA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2012.
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