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Y333 CLO

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,178 mi
Last recorded84,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY333 CLO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 84,178 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 84,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached Fuel tank heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 77,956 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 72,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,756 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 61,756 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,625 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,552 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,624 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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Y333 CLO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y333 CLO, 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 Y333 CLO registered?

Y333 CLO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is Y333 CLO safe to buy?

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