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GY62 LUB

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,644 mi
Last recorded88,644 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 LUB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 88,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 88,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,066 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 88,065 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 83,869 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,486 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 67,964 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 59,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 46,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 35,778 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2016 35,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge close to limit, tread not cut as deep

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 27,548 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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GY62 LUB is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

GY62 LUB is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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