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GY62 HMJ

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,459 mi
Last recorded112,459 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 HMJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 112,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Dec 2025 112,459 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,688 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 100,688 miles

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,943 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt missing.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 88,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall where the tyre has been driven on when flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer sides heavily worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged PRESSURE LOW AND TYRE NAILED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 70,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,881 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 51,360 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,382 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 40,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,324 miles

engine covered

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 34,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

engine covered

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,359 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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GY62 HMJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GY62 HMJ, 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 GY62 HMJ registered?

GY62 HMJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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