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DU12 XJF

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,008 mi
Last recorded93,008 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 XJF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,008 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR UPPER AND LOWER ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR DOG BONE ARMS, ALL BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETACTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 93,007 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARKING BRAKE. (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible FITTED WIT LED. (4.1.4 (c))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH FRONTS. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR UPPER AND LOWER ARMS. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR DOG BONE ARMS, ALL BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETACTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,449 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 75,498 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

handbrake level high on and off

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,949 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,651 miles

Nearside Front chip in screen outside zone b

Fail 21 Feb 2019 65,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front chip in screen outside zone b

Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on both edges - advise replacement - 205/50r17 93w Hankook Ventus Prime 2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,546 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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DU12 XJF is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DU12 XJF, 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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DU12 XJF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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