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GL62 CRX

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,935 mi
Last recorded149,935 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 CRX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 149,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 142,664 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 135,371 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 128,690 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 114,790 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking inbetween tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,041 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 100,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low on both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 86,046 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,877 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,991 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,038 miles

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge

offside rear tyre very low on inner edge

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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GL62 CRX is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GL62 CRX, 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 GL62 CRX registered?

GL62 CRX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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