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MK62 TRX

2012 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,279 mi
Last recorded86,279 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 TRX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 86,279 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,046 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 73,046 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 2.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing also cracking 3.4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,079 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 46,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,120 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 37,808 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,024 miles

high level stop light not working

osr tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 24,445 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2015 17,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2015 17,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all four tyres cracking

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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MK62 TRX 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 MK62 TRX, 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 MK62 TRX registered?

MK62 TRX is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is MK62 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK62 TRX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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