MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link slightly worn (2.4.G.2)
Front brake imbalance 28%
Nails in both rear tyres.
Slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link pin.
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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SY62 OWJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 OWJ, 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 SY62 OWJ registered?
SY62 OWJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.
Is SY62 OWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY62 OWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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