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MF62 EJV

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,524 mi
Last recorded65,524 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 EJV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 65,524 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 63,715 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,272 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,154 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 49,613 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,106 miles

Offside Rear lower suspension arm,outer bush worn with slight play

front pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,772 miles

Nearside Front lower arm,rear bush poor condition

rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,984 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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MF62 EJV is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MF62 EJV, 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 MF62 EJV registered?

MF62 EJV is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is MF62 EJV safe to buy?

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