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HJ62 XFD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,489 mi
Last recorded51,489 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 51,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 51,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 44,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 31,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 24,879 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 23,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 20,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 18,726 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 16,829 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 13,269 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 9,872 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 XFD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HJ62 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

HJ62 XFD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for HJ62 XFD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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