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2012 MAZDA 3
General Information
- Registration OV12CEA
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model 3
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 12 Jan 2027
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 127,342 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2027 27 Jun 20266 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 127,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,918 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,122 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2025 27 Jun 202615 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,284 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2024 27 Jun 202623 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,409 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2023 27 Jun 202624 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,062 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 85,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 78,791 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear tyre worn / bald on inner tyre edge
- Stone chip on front windscreen
8 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,295 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,173 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2019 27 Jun 202621 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,349 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places
- General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places
23 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,948 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,168 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2016 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV12CEA was registered on 2012-03-30
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