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HJ62 TJV

2012 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,201 mi
Last recorded143,201 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 TJV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 143,201 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody & front/rear all suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jun 2025 134,322 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 128,521 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 119,348 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 114,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lense damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2022 114,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear lense damaged

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 103,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,768 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 98,749 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,942 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 86,942 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 71,649 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,850 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 56,635 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also the tread is close to legal limit ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 43,610 miles

Offside Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip to windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,988 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 TJV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TJV, 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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HJ62 TJV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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