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VO12 UEU

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,185 mi
Last recorded118,185 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UEU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,185 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 118,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls cut , been driven flat? (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 107,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 107,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge plus slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 87,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,995 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 75,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,794 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

slight play to o/s rear link end

Pass 3 Jun 2017 41,801 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,265 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,390 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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VO12 UEU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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