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DG62 TZN

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,719 mi
Last recorded113,719 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 TZN
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 113,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2026 113,719 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements discoloured (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 108,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,227 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,716 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 87,191 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,080 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 55,484 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE PADS WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,767 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 TZN is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG62 TZN, 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 DG62 TZN registered?

DG62 TZN is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is DG62 TZN safe to buy?

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