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VO12 ZXL

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,441 mi
Last recorded74,441 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,441 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 68,041 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,082 miles

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

DPF Warning light on dash

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,468 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 62,468 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 58,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,586 miles

Nearside Rear Light cracked.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,247 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,835 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,165 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 27,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 20,506 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 ZXL is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White 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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

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

Is VO12 ZXL safe to buy?

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