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FY62 XAM

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,468 mi
Last recorded29,468 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 29,468 miles

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

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 27,766 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion to front and rear suspension components

wind screen washers weak

Pass 6 Sep 2023 26,299 miles

both front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre tread low and cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,695 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Aug 2022 24,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2021 23,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 21,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2019 19,174 miles

NSR tyre cracking

OSF tyre cracking and on 3mm

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2018 17,365 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking (not to cords)

Offside Front tyre cracking (not to cords) wearing thin on inner edge

Rear wiper split and smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2017 14,487 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking (not to cords)

Offside Front tyre cracking (not to cords)

Offside Rear tyre cracking (not to cords and nail in tread)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper slightly smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Sep 2017 14,487 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking (not to cords)

Offside Front tyre cracking (not to cords)

Offside Rear tyre cracking (not to cords and nail in tread)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper slightly smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 12,159 miles

all four tyres tread slightly cracking (not to cord)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 9,134 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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FY62 XAM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FY62 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

FY62 XAM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is FY62 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 XAM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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