MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft boot starting to leak grease n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Front fog light not working o/s/f
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s & n/s rear tyres worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL light on constantly (8.2.2.2 (g))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft boot starting to leak grease n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Front fog light not working o/s/f
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s & n/s rear tyres worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn to secondary rubber on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
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))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f fog light lens has temporary repair
How Reliable is the Mazda 3?
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YH12 DBZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YH12 DBZ, 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 YH12 DBZ registered?
YH12 DBZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 March 2012.
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