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SD62 BTU

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,799 mi
Last recorded67,799 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 BTU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 67,799 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 67,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,728 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 54,728 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 50,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,777 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,560 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 24,620 miles

Both front wipers worn & smearing

Brake pedal slightly spongy may be due to front brake pads wearing thin

Cracking on all four tyre treads

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,900 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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SD62 BTU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SD62 BTU, 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 SD62 BTU registered?

SD62 BTU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is SD62 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 BTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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