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VO12 ZXC

2012 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,867 mi
Last recorded142,867 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZXC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 142,867 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 142,847 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 127,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in wall of tyre & screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 126,975 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective dpf warning lamp on dash (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in wall of tyre & screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 111,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 94,844 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 94,816 miles

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

DPF warning on but not affecting emissions

nearside front tyre worn on edges/tread low

Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 69,687 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2016 60,289 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Mar 2015 46,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZXC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO12 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

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

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