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GU62 FHY

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,195 mi
Last recorded99,195 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 FHY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 99,195 miles

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

Nearside Front ecu hanging off under the car

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer wheel damaged

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine next to the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 99,194 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding disc is black (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front ecu hanging off under the car

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer wheel damaged

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine next to the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,422 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Ecu bracket broken (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 86,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Ecu bracket broken (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge and to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 80,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective Broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 67,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,125 miles

offside front wing ans front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,836 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,102 miles

slight flat spots nsr tyre inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,397 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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GU62 FHY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU62 FHY, 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 GU62 FHY registered?

GU62 FHY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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