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GK62 TFZ

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,724 mi
Last recorded65,724 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 TFZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 65,724 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 63,693 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,541 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 59,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 57,761 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Hand brake has travel

Pass 23 Oct 2020 56,765 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,131 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 52,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 52,556 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 49,008 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 46,259 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 46,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,115 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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GK62 TFZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black 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 GK62 TFZ, 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 GK62 TFZ registered?

GK62 TFZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is GK62 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK62 TFZ 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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