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FY62 DHG

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,207 mi
Last recorded105,207 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 DHG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 105,207 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 105,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 70,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

corrosion underneath on some components and under body

offside windscreen wiper not clearing properly

Fail 11 Sep 2021 70,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

corrosion underneath on some components and under body

offside windscreen wiper not clearing properly

Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,188 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 62,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,809 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 49,484 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2018 49,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage,no cords visible

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 35,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage,no cords visible

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,295 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 25,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 17,257 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat, unable to check properly

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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FY62 DHG is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY62 DHG, 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 FY62 DHG registered?

FY62 DHG is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is FY62 DHG safe to buy?

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