MOT Status
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123,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre has a small deep cut
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn to 1.7mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre has a small deep cut
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/S/F & N/S/F (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn to 1.7mm & low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser/tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser/tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly uneven
Rear BOTH TYRES STARTING TO PERISH
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% WORN (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 MM (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 MM (4.1.E.1)
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WJ12 HCA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WJ12 HCA, 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 WJ12 HCA registered?
WJ12 HCA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 March 2012.
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