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EA62 EFE

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,335 mi
Last recorded21,335 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 EFE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 21,335 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 19,694 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 18,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 16,101 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 11,088 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 8,514 miles

front tyres split in tread but no cords showing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 4,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 4,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 3,838 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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EA62 EFE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EA62 EFE, 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 EA62 EFE registered?

EA62 EFE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is EA62 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 EFE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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