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FN62 MRO

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,568 mi
Last recorded68,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 MRO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 68,568 miles

Clutch worn

Front subframe and rear suspension arms heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,983 miles

Front subframe heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2025 60,981 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front subframe heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,992 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,919 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,453 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,760 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,541 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,126 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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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FN62 MRO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FN62 MRO, 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 FN62 MRO registered?

FN62 MRO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is FN62 MRO safe to buy?

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