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GF62 MZD

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,813 mi
Last recorded152,813 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 MZD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 152,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 147,832 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 142,613 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffing on trim under floor (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffing on trim under floor (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 136,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm, ball joint / swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffing on trim under floor (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess chaffing on trim under floor (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 126,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 126,332 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,304 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 110,297 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 95,555 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 95,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 81,225 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 67,968 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,499 miles

offside front tyre wearing excessively far inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,784 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside front tyre very low on edges

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 MZD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF62 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

GF62 MZD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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