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GY62 LSJ

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

57,651 mi
Last recorded57,651 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 LSJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 57,651 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 57,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 47,728 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 40,011 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 40,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 37,561 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Offside Rear lamp damp

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

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

Rear both tyres perishing and wearing out of shape

Pass 18 Oct 2022 34,803 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Offside Rear lamp cracked and damp

Rear both tyres perishing and wearing on edges

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2021 32,324 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged and damp

Rear both tyres starting to wear out of shape and perish

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,775 miles

Offside lamp damp

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2019 27,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** 205/50/17 ** very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 22,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,187 miles

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2016 12,685 miles

damage to o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 4 Nov 2015 6,959 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 6,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre large cut on outer wall

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 LSJ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GY62 LSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY62 LSJ registered?

GY62 LSJ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is GY62 LSJ safe to buy?

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