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HY62 OUU

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,815 mi
Last recorded86,815 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 OUU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 84,833 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 84,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,298 miles

General corrosion in underbody,and chassis,suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,925 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,111 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 61,128 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,116 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 51,116 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,757 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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HY62 OUU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HY62 OUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY62 OUU registered?

HY62 OUU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is HY62 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 OUU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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