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AY62 FLJ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,468 mi
Last recorded117,468 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 FLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 117,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 117,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 105,646 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 80,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,159 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,390 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,880 miles

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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AY62 FLJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY62 FLJ, 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 AY62 FLJ registered?

AY62 FLJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is AY62 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY62 FLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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