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GK62 TGZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,266 mi
Last recorded64,266 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 TGZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 64,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 64,266 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R17 93W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3 to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 55,058 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 55,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R17 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 205/55R17 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perishing 205/55R17 95Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,993 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 worn inner edges 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,265 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,849 miles

Rear wiper split / perrished

Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,644 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs slight wear

front brake pads 90% worn

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,163 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 30,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 25,579 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,728 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 TGZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GK62 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

GK62 TGZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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