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MJ62 ZDS

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,122 mi
Last recorded66,122 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 ZDS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 66,122 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 66,121 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 55,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 50,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 49,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm rear bush worn and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,951 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 44,101 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,208 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 May 2019 36,938 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 34,131 miles

nsr tyre tread on 3mm

Pass 25 May 2017 28,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 25,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 21,401 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 ZDS is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

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

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