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EJ62 KPE

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,443 mi
Last recorded128,443 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 KPE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 128,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 107,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 88,002 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 88,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 70,076 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 67,002 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 64,611 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 64,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,934 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 48,949 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2017 48,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 40,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,430 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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EJ62 KPE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ62 KPE, 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 EJ62 KPE registered?

EJ62 KPE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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