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GJ62 RRO

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,130 mi
Last recorded118,130 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 RRO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 118,130 miles

Exhaust sysytem corroded.

General underside/steering/suspension component corrosion.

Registration plate lamp insecure Both number plate lights insecure. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 104,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,809 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 93,799 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,188 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 83,094 miles

Both front brake discs are becoming worn/lipped & show pitting & corrosion to the inner face outer edges

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 72,292 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,144 miles

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

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 9,138 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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GJ62 RRO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ62 RRO, 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 GJ62 RRO registered?

GJ62 RRO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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