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VO12 ZXA

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,651 mi
Last recorded148,651 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZXA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 148,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 134,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 134,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 120,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,129 miles

dpf light flashing on dash indicating a fault

nearside mirror slightly loose

Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,942 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dpf light on

Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,125 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,518 miles

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

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 ZXA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

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

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