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FT62 PVJ

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,440 mi
Last recorded99,440 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 PVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,440 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf and osf driveshaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 99,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf and osf driveshaft seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,618 miles

both sides inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

rear all suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Fail 1 Oct 2024 95,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both sides inner sills corroded but not seriously weakened

rear all suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,164 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid leaking around reservoir/cap area

nsf drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2023 91,140 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both fronts (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate bulbs and lenses missing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid leaking around reservoir/cap area

incorrect wiring into towing eye socket (wires exposed)

nsf drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2022 86,632 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,076 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,512 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 76,450 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 72,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,933 miles

Front tyres are now fitted to the rear

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 64,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,191 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,691 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,407 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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FT62 PVJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FT62 PVJ, 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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FT62 PVJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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