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DG62 POU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,125 mi
Last recorded97,125 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 POU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 97,125 miles

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 13 Mar 2024 97,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,123 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,846 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 64,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 61,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 55,007 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,913 miles

Emission too lean to register or record

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges of tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges of tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine undercover fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2015 32,315 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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DG62 POU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG62 POU, 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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DG62 POU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DG62 POU safe to buy?

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