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GU62 NWH

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,746 mi
Last recorded86,746 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 NWH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 86,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim has slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

all suspension has general surface corrosion

all underbody has general surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2025 83,175 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension has general surface corrosion

Fail 9 May 2025 83,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension has general surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2024 79,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear suspension surface corroded

Fail 16 May 2024 79,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rear suspension surface corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 76,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 72,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,229 miles

general under body surface corrosion inc suspension

Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,507 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Sidewalls Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip In Screen Not In Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,435 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,071 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 51,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,704 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 30,864 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 22,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NWH is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NWH, 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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GU62 NWH is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 November 2012.

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