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GU62 NWK

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,212 mi
Last recorded95,212 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 95,212 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge has slight uneven wear/feathering

Fail 28 Oct 2025 95,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge heavily scrubbed and ply breaking through and treads on the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole and losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner part of treads on the legal limit and inner edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear tyre inner edge has slight uneven wear/feathering

Pass 7 Nov 2024 82,711 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge has slight uneven wear

Pass 9 Nov 2023 70,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords to outer shoulder and inner edge has slight uneven wear/feathering (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,696 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 62,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 53,432 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 53,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low ..unable to check thoroughly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 43,096 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 31,572 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,765 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 23,504 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 19,069 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 19,069 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 14,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NWK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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