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MK62 TXM

2012 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,888 mi
Last recorded167,888 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 TXM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 167,888 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Behind rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and going out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre starting to get low in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2023 154,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 138,618 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 111,338 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

osr number plate light non op

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,642 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 89,642 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 88,221 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 88,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,230 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,533 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,004 miles

Offside Rear drop link worn

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 71,004 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear drop link worn

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,657 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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MK62 TXM is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

MK62 TXM is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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