MOT Status
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260,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
under tray clip missing, slight insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight binding on rear brakes
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight binding on rear brakes
Engine cover fitted
Under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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VO12 BYP is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VO12 BYP, 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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VO12 BYP is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2012.
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