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GF62 DDE

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2183cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,550 mi
Last recorded76,550 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 DDE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,183cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,550 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 76,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin on track rod end missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 69,082 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 60,236 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 49,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2023 49,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2022 38,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 31,997 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 29,341 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 24,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 18,626 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 10,232 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 6,940 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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GF62 DDE is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,183cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF62 DDE, 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 GF62 DDE registered?

GF62 DDE is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is GF62 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 DDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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