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VO12 ZXJ

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,427 mi
Last recorded91,427 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZXJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,427 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 87,849 miles

DPF LIGHT FLASHING

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,717 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 85,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 82,086 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 82,086 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 75,819 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 75,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,701 miles

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Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,192 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 51,004 miles

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

Nearside front tyres bald on edges

Undershields fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,916 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 ZXJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc 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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

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

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