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VO12 UFM

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,242 mi
Last recorded132,242 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 UFM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 132,242 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 132,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,212 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 104,212 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,657 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 92,657 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,900 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,984 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UFM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UFM, 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 VO12 UFM registered?

VO12 UFM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is VO12 UFM safe to buy?

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