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HY62 NMK

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,374 mi
Last recorded123,374 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 NMK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 123,374 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components Corroded Also Bushes Slight Perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 123,374 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components Corroded Also Bushes Slight Perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 119,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 114,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,082 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 100,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 94,311 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,777 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 83,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 79,569 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (recommend wheel alignment) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (recommend wheel alignment) (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

nearside and offside rear tyres both wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint knocking noise (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint knocking noise (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (recommend wheel alignment) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (recommend wheel alignment) (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

nearside and offside rear tyres both wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,294 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen wipers smear slightly

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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HY62 NMK is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY62 NMK, 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 HY62 NMK registered?

HY62 NMK is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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