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DS12 EOV

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,903 mi
Last recorded100,903 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EOV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2023 100,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

front and rear suspension components and associated mountings are all showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s and o/s/r inner disc faces corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 91,196 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 81,670 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,603 miles

front and rear suspsension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,325 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,516 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,691 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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DS12 EOV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS12 EOV, 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 DS12 EOV registered?

DS12 EOV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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