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GU62 GPZ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,428 mi
Last recorded98,428 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 GPZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,428 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both also cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Various suspension, steering and braking components corroded

both headlight beam patterns poor

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,707 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes heavily perished.

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar vertical link lower ball joint.

Various suspension, steering and braking components corroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2024 97,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls badly worn, possible due to being run underinflated. Advise replacement.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes heavily perished.

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar vertical link lower ball joint.

Various suspension, steering and braking components corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,741 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes heavily perished.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Various suspension components corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,561 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 92,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 88,698 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 87,490 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 85,330 miles

Offside Rear drop link has slight play

nearside front lower arm rear bush is perishing/cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 82,714 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,224 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,807 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 GPZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GU62 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

GU62 GPZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is GU62 GPZ safe to buy?

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