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HJ62 TGF

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,047 mi
Last recorded129,047 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 TGF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 129,047 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 128,360 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 128,360 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 126,465 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr/nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 126,465 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr/nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge heavily worn DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 122,371 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr/nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and both tyres heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 May 2023 122,364 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr/nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and both tyres heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum nearly empty (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 115,502 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osr/nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2021 109,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 99,730 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 86,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 73,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm and has also started to loose tread pattern on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake pads getting low

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link arm joint

Pass 23 May 2017 60,147 miles

drivers door interior handle broken but opens door at time of test.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,647 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,028 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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HJ62 TGF 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 HJ62 TGF, 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 HJ62 TGF registered?

HJ62 TGF is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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