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ML62 EJY

2012 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,299 mi
Last recorded89,299 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 EJY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 89,299 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 89,292 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 86,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undersealed

Pass 4 May 2024 82,634 miles

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

both rear inner sills showing corrosion.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

rear axle corroded.

Pass 5 May 2023 78,098 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 78,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,410 miles

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 74,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 67,980 miles

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,897 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 57,897 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,965 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 49,964 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 44,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 27,597 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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ML62 EJY is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ML62 EJY, 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 ML62 EJY registered?

ML62 EJY is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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