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VO12 ZWZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,114 mi
Last recorded87,114 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZWZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 87,114 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 87,114 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 70,103 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 68,892 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,045 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 66,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 63,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. Recommend inspection. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Chassis outrigger brace damaged.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 63,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. Recommend inspection. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" blade. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Chassis outrigger brace damaged.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" blade. (8.2.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 51,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 35,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm devoid of tread inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,245 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner + outer egde's

Fail 18 Mar 2015 23,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner + outer egde's

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 ZWZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

VO12 ZWZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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