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ML62 EKD

2012 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,545 mi
Last recorded62,545 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 EKD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 62,545 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 58,152 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 49,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,379 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Oct 2020 42,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has cut but not deep enough to see chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet cable handle broken, but still fully functionable/accesable

Pass 5 Oct 2019 38,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,882 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on tread and outer side wall

in car bonnet release catch missing

Fail 3 Oct 2018 31,858 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perishing on tread and outer side wall

in car bonnet release catch missing

Pass 5 Oct 2017 25,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,674 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 13,889 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 EKD is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ML62 EKD, 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 EKD registered?

ML62 EKD is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is ML62 EKD safe to buy?

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