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2012 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,010 mi
Last recorded69,010 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 KVW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 69,010 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 69,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X 2 AND JUST OFF LIMITS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17/93W XL AND WORN HARD ON INNER EDGE JUST OFF CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 63,921 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,667 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 59,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17/93W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 55,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 55,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens dull (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,550 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 45,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17/93W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 32,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 26,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on raised edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 13,950 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2015 3,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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HV62 KVW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV62 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

HV62 KVW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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