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HN62 TMO

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,856 mi
Last recorded116,856 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 TMO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 116,856 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear DROP LINKS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 11 Dec 2024 97,963 miles

Rear drop links have slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,449 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 83,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,617 miles

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

both steering rack gaiters misting with oil

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge and perishing on outer edge

offside front wheel arch liner slightly loose at front

Fail 12 Nov 2021 71,617 miles

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

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

both steering rack gaiters misting with oil

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge and perishing on outer edge

offside front wheel arch liner slightly loose at front

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,642 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 64,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 55,272 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre stepping / wearing on inner edge + slightly perishing

offside front suspension arm rear bush perishing

some offside front wheel arch clips missing / offside rear slightly damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wiper blade splitting

Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 20,331 miles

Undershields fitted obscuring some underbody components

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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HN62 TMO is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HN62 TMO, 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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HN62 TMO is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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