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AO62 FKA

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,598 mi
Last recorded119,598 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 FKA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,482 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,668 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 91,194 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 89,795 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 89,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 84,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,773 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 77,773 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,613 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 71,612 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 59,568 miles

nsf alloy damaged inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,452 miles

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged but not down to canvas nor bulged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,380 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 2 Sep 2015 34,380 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

both front tyres worn on both edges

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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AO62 FKA is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO62 FKA, 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 AO62 FKA registered?

AO62 FKA is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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