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MJ62 JDZ

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,448 mi
Last recorded84,448 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 JDZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 84,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,271 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,311 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,086 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 62,440 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,914 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges ( tracking) slightly out.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,893 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 43,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,500 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 35,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,098 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,688 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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MJ62 JDZ is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ62 JDZ, 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 MJ62 JDZ registered?

MJ62 JDZ is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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