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EA62 PTX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 PTX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2023 125,805 miles

Offside Rear bummber dented

Rear under car surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2022 109,578 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,104 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,253 miles

Offside Rear bumper damage

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 44,084 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

front discs slightly lipped/glazed

front pads worn thin

Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,502 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,181 miles

All tyres cracking

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2015 19,101 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PTX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 PTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA62 PTX registered?

EA62 PTX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is EA62 PTX safe to buy?

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