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SG62 RWW

2012 Mazda 3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,000 mi
Last recorded75,000 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 RWW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 75,000 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 75,000 miles

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

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,011 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 57,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 57,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,196 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50r17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,532 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,532 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 46,491 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 46,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 40,961 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,354 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 22,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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SG62 RWW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SG62 RWW, 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 SG62 RWW registered?

SG62 RWW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is SG62 RWW safe to buy?

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