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DG62 UBC

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,825 mi
Last recorded88,825 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 UBC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 88,825 miles

Car is undercoated

Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 80,861 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,756 miles

Rear Lower suspension corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 74,541 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 74,541 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,334 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 58,057 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,787 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 36,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges but do not expose cords

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 16,970 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 16,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,938 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 UBC is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

DG62 UBC is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DG62 UBC safe to buy?

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