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AV62 SJU

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,067 mi
Last recorded55,067 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 SJU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,768 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 45,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,000 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))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,457 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 29,073 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 20,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyres Slight Cracks

Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,839 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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AV62 SJU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV62 SJU, 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 AV62 SJU registered?

AV62 SJU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AV62 SJU safe to buy?

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