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HV62 FNT

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,479 mi
Last recorded72,479 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 FNT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 67,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 64,742 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 60,330 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 60,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 56,417 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,653 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 32,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,014 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,523 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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HV62 FNT 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 HV62 FNT, 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 HV62 FNT registered?

HV62 FNT is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is HV62 FNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 FNT 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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