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SJ62 VYW

2012 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,824 mi
Last recorded46,824 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ62 VYW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,824 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 27,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edge of tread , also has nail in tread

Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,655 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on edge of tread , also has nail in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,814 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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SJ62 VYW is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ62 VYW, 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 SJ62 VYW registered?

SJ62 VYW is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is SJ62 VYW safe to buy?

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